Just the Facts
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Patient Service Specialist
- 11 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- Two Semesters
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Delivery Method
- Online
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Career Cluster
- Healthcare
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Program Location
- Online
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Start Months
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August and January
Bloodborne Pathogens
Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.
Estimated Program Cost
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- Term 1
- $ 1,259
- Term 2
- $ 721
- Books
- $ 327
- Estimated Total
- $2,307
Patient Service Specialist Overview
Start your journey in healthcare with CVTC’s Patient Service Specialist program! This 11-credit online program is designed to prepare you for administrative roles in hospitals, clinics, or laboratories. Whether you’re scheduling appointments, managing billing, or compiling medical charts and reports, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel in a fast-paced healthcare environment. In CVTC’s Patient Service Specialist program, you will gain expertise in:
- Applying medical terminology, law, ethics, and insurance knowledge
- Building professional relationships with medical providers and patients
- Mastering administrative skills like scheduling, phone management, and electronic medical records
- Handling coding and billing tasks
This flexible program is embedded within the Medical Assistant pathway, allowing you to explore healthcare without direct patient care responsibilities. This program is a great way to open the door to new opportunities in healthcare.
Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn how this program can fit your schedule and career goals!
Earn credit for prior learning!
Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning
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Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$44K* yearly salary
Patient Service Specialist professionals make an average starting salary of $43,903.
479 regional jobs
There are 479 job openings in the CVTC district for the Patient Service Specialist industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey. ↩
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
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Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Perform medical office administrative functions
- Demonstrate professionalism in a healthcare setting
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Admission Requirements
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