Students prepare for careers as integral members of a healthcare team in an outpatient setting. Competency-based activities in the program provide extensive hands-on practice for students in the use of computer application skills to create and handle medical information. Medical terminology and transcription, electronic health records, patient administrative services, HIPAA, and professional ethics are presented with emphasis on the patient accounts procedures of the healthcare industry. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions. In addition, work-based learning experiences are available in many medical settings that support the theory presented in the classroom.