This curriculum prepares the student as a Medical Data Specialist (MDSP). The Medical Data Specialist schedules patients, files insurance, codes for federal and state reimbursements and collections, types correspondence, transcribes from medical dictation, maintains telephone communication and collates all files to maintain the patient’s record. Upon completion of this curriculum, a certificate will be awarded.

Length of Program: 
1 Year

Cost of Program:
Tuition and fees: $4,683
Books and supplies: $2,352

*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion, for a resident of district. Note that this information is subject to change.

Financial Aid: 
There are several types of financial aid that students at Amarillo College can apply for. There are also scholarships available through Amarillo College and other providers. Visit www.actx.edu/fin for information on financial aid and scholarships.

Program Course Outline:
Medical Data Specialist Certificate (MDSP.CERT)


Salary: 
$14.23 per hour / $29,598 per year*

Occupations related to this program:
Medical Data Specialist Certificate (MDSP.CERT)


Program Advisors:
Judy Massie, 354-6068 jemassie@actx.edu
Cherie Clifton, 354-6007 caclifton@actx.edu

 

*The figures quoted are median wages for the Panhandle of Texas gathered and analyzed by Economic Modeling Specialists, International, Career Coach. Find additional information at http://actx.emsicareercoach