Office Software Applications - Undergraduate Certificate

The Office Software Application undergraduate certificate provides a solid background in Microsoft Office software applications to assist individuals in becoming productive office workers. The program enables students to establish or update skills using the latest version of software that is commonly used in offices today.

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Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
IT 21010WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE 3
OTEC 16620WORD PROCESSING I 3
OTEC 16621WORD PROCESSING II 3
OTEC 16625BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS 3
OTEC 16639DATABASE APPLICATIONS 3
OTEC 26611SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS 3
OTEC 26640CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of the certificate curriculum at Kent State University.
  • Maximum 6 credit hours of transfer credits may be used as long as letter grades appear on original transcripts.
Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Receptionists and information clerks

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,105,300

number of jobs

$31,110

potential earnings

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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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Medical Billing - Undergraduate Certificate

The Medical Billing undergraduate certificate provides a basic understanding of software, medical terminology, coding and procedures used in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and outsourcing facilities involved with providing billing operations. The certificate prepares students for the Certified Coding Associate exam from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply current procedural (CPT) and diagnostic (ICD) codes based on medical documentation.
  2. Identify and define specific medical terminology in relation to a specific disease or diagnostic procedure.
  3. Know and understand laws, regulations and guidelines, including compliance with HIPAA related to medical billing.
  4. Create a hypothetical health insurance claim form for medical reimbursement.
  5. Apply a variety of computer skills necessary to prepare documents related to coding and billing in healthcare settings.
  6. Apply oral and written communications skills — including letters, email, memos, telephone and video — with interactions related to insurance companies, physicians and other health care professionals.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to be successful as a team member as part of a diverse environment.
Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
BSCI 10001HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) 3
or BSCI 21010 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
HED 14020MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
OTEC 16639DATABASE APPLICATIONS 3
OTEC 26638BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3
OTEC 26650MEDICAL BILLING PROCEDURES 3
OTEC 26655ICD CODING 3
OTEC 26656CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY (CPT) CODING 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of the certificate curriculum at Kent State University.
  • Transfer credits may be used as long as letter grade appear on original transcript.
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Salem Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Medical secretaries and administrative assistants

9.5%

much faster than the average

623,400

number of jobs

$37,350

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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