Medical Writing Career Builder Certificate
Contact Hours: 220 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
If you're interested in becoming a medical writer, you've come to the right place. Our program combines our Medical Office Assistant Training and Writers at Work Certificate. Career paths for medical writers can vary. Freelancing can be a lucrative path, allowing you to work on a variety of different projects. While some smaller health clinics may need a medical writer, those positions are often filled with part-time freelance work rather than a full-time staff member. You may also find positions in academia or corporate research groups helping with the development of new medicines or technology. The best way to advance your career as a medical writer is to continue your education in an appropriate field.
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Training - The Medical Office Assistant Training Course is designed to provide an interesting career opportunity in a doctor’s office or a hospital/clinic. It includes all you need to know about how a medical office is set up and operates and what is required in the career.
Writers at Work Certificate Program - Your writing skills affect your professional image. The better your writing skills are, the better your image is and the better your chances for advancement. Effective writing in the workplace is an essential skill. Research shows that employers value workers who think creatively and communicate effectively.
Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.
Upon successful completion, students will gain the following skills:
This is a self-directed course of study that contains quizzes, practice lessons, and a final exam
To receive a complete and comprehensive course outline write to courseinfo@jeronline.com and include both the complete course title and the course number.
All training is delivered online.
Medical Office Specialist Training II (With Terminology)
Contact Hours: 180 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
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Medical office assistants enjoy exciting, varied assignments, steady work schedules, respect and prestige. Whether you work for a clinic or medical provider, as a Medical Office Assistant you will have a career you can be proud of! This course will take your through the basics of how a medical office functions and train you to do all of it but the nursing!! Start a rewarding career in a growing and recession proof field.
Why take this Medical Office Specialist training course? With the right credentials, you will be readily employable. Gain your technical education the modern way by learning on your own time, at your own pace, at home. Plan to complete approximately 4 months of study at your own pace and on your own schedule. There are no educational prerequisites or experience required to enroll in this course, and it does include a comprehensive medical billing module, and a complete medical terminology module.
You may also expand your horizons to include medical coding. This Course will give you solid, comprehensive training in appointment scheduling, reception, assisting, filing, billing, coding, collections, all that is necessary to work in or even move into management of a private health care practice. Shortly after enrollment you will begin receiving regular email notifications regarding your course of study. We will be asking how you are progressing in this class. It is your responsibility to respond to our emails and work to finish this course within the time period stated. Not responding to these update notices could result in significant delays, grade reporting issues and failure in the class. Your goal is to complete the course and pass your final exam. Extesnion fees apply. Learn this complex discipline from your desktop, anytime, anywhere!
Upon achieving a final examination score of 80% or higher you will be able to apply for a Certificate of Completion, for a fee, demonstrating your practical and comprehensive knowledge of this complex field. In lieu of a Certificate of Completion you can arrange to receive a letter of successful completion at no cost.
You would then be qualified to:Self-assessment (no instructor) quizzes follow each section or subsection of lesson information so the student is constantly aware of progress. Interaction is always available if a student wants to contact an instructor, either live or by email.
Grades: No grade will be provided without taking the final examination. The exam results must be 80% or better.If the final exam is not taken, the grade posted will be a "fail."
Medical Office Specialist Training Includes:
Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part 1: Eliminating Common Grammar Errors
Contact Hours: 10 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Sentence mechanics are an essential foundation to good writing. You may have great ideas, but if your sentences are full of grammar errors, your reader may lose confidence in your professionalism, competence, and attention to detail.
Part I reviews the basic building blocks of good writing: understanding parts of sentences and speech, ensuring sentence completeness, and conquering common problems with subjects, verbs, and pronouns. Readings and exercises help reinforce your understanding of the concepts.
The instructor is available at all stages of the course for tutoring.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain these skills:
- Identify and correctly use various parts of parts of speech.
- Recognize and revise fragments and run-on sentences.
- Recognize and correct common problems with subject - verb agreement and pronoun errors.
- Identify and correct dangling and misplaced modifiers.
- Proofread more effectively.
You will complete self-check exercises and a mastery test (graded by the instructor) taken at end of the class.
Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part 2: Perfecting your Punctuation
Contact Hours: 10 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Correct punctuation is essential to good, clear writing. Incorrect punctuation can confuse readers, change the meaning of sentences, and reflect poorly on your professional image.
Part II of the review covers punctuation, providing a practical understanding of punctuation without the need to memorize countless rules. Weekly units teach the use of commas, semicolons, apostrophes, colons, quotation marks, and parentheses. Readings and exercises help reinforce your understanding of the concepts.
The instructor is available at all stages of the course for tutoring.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will gain these skills:
- Identify and correctly use various punctuation marks including commas, semicolons, apostrophes, colons, etc.You will complete self-check exercises and a mastery test (graded by the instructor) taken at end of the class.
Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part 3: Writing Clearly, Concisely, and Coherently
Contact Hours: 10 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Don't let your good ideas get buried in dull, lengthy sentences or empty phrases. Make every word count. Capture and keep your reader's attention by using clear and concise sentences that create a coherent and eloquent message. Learn additional strategies to create effective email that increases your productivity.
Readings and exercises help reinforce your understanding of the concepts. You will receive personal feedback from the instructor on at least three writing assignments. The instructor is available at all stages of the course for tutoring.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will gain these skills:
- Recognize and eliminate wordy, empty, and redundant phrasing to write a concise message.
- Use active voice, action verbs, and precise words to create a clear message.
- Use transitional and connective words to reinforce the relationships between your words, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Write effective and professional email messages that capture your reader’s attention and get a better response rate.
You will complete self-check exercises in each lesson. You will write at least three documents and receive personal feedback from the instructor.
Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part 4: Achieving a Professional Tone and Style
Contact Hours: 10 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Professional writing includes more than just grammar, punctuation, and the arrangement of ideas. The tone and style of your message can keep your readers engaged or it can make them want to hit the delete key.
Part IV presents strategies to ensure the tone of your document is appropriate, positive, and professional. Learn to integrate basic graphic design techniques so that your documents are visually effective and readable. Master parallel writing structure to create sentences and bulleted lists that flow smoothly. Demonstrate your competence to readers by eliminating problems with commonly confused and misused words.
Readings and exercises help reinforce your understanding of the concepts. You will receive personal feedback from the instructor on at least three writing assignments. The instructor is available at all stages of the course for tutoring.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will gain the following skills:
- Write documents with a professional tone.
- Use basic design techniques to create emails and documents that are visually effective and pleasing.
- Use parallelism when writing sentences, lists, and headings.
- Identify and correct common word usage errors.
You will complete self-check exercises in each lesson. You will write at least three documents and receive personal feedback from the instructor.