CAREER AND COLLEGE PREP

Business, Management & Administration

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Which pathways are offered?

Medical Office Administration—This pathway is designed to teach students the concepts and skills for managing a medical office so they can prepare for careers in office management, billing and collections, patient service, and health information management.


Management—This pathway prepares students to lead and manage others, improve processes and policies, and manage a range of personnel issues and concerns while focusing on the bottom line.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*

Examples of jobs include:

  • Administrative services manager
  • Business consultant
  • Medical records clerk
  • Medical biller
  • Health services administrator
  • Human resources manager
  • Bill and account collector
  • Office manager

*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.

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What could my future look like in this career field?**

K12001

**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.

Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?***

  • Microsoft Office certifications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) 
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert
  • Microsoft Office Specialist
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)
  • ICEV Southwest Airlines Professional Communications

***Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.