Overview
Offered at the Columbia County and Piedmont Summerville Sites.
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall |
| Length of Program: |
Two Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
17 |
Program Description: The Physicians Practice Management technical certificate prepares students to manage medical practices. The TCC includes courses from programs in business, allied health and management.
Admission: Admission to the program can be obtained through achieving the established minimum score on the ACCUPLACER exam. A high school diploma or GED is required for program admission. Prior experience as a Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Medical Coder, or office manager of a medical or dental practice is highly recommended.
Employment: Practice managers are employed in physicians and dentists’ offices and medical clinics.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Some courses may need to be taken online to complete the program as listed.
BUSN 2370 is available online every semester.
Piedmont Summerville Evening Program
PROGRAM NAME: Physicians Practice Management (Stand Alone)
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville Evening Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
| ALHS 1090 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES | 2 |
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| MGMT 1100 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
Year 1 Spring Semester
Grovetown Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Physicians Practice Management (Stand Alone)
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Grovetown Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
| ALHS 1090 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES | 2 |
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| MGMT 1100 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
Year 1 Spring Semester