News Release

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July 19, 2005

Boise State Offers New Medical Business Associate Training Program

A new medical business associate training program has been developed to meet the demand for well-trained medical office personnel by the Center for Workforce Training � a division of the Selland College at Boise State University in cooperation with the Idaho Medical Group Management Association (IMGMA) and the Physicans� Office Management Business Industry Cluster.

Classes start Sept. 6 and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The course includes 120 hours of classroom instruction and 80 hours of hands on practice in a physician�s office. The cost of the course is $965 plus books. Payment plans may be available. Students can register online at http://workforcetraining.boisestate.edu or call 426-1974.

�This is a great opportunity for those interested in medical office work to gain the skills to land their first job,� said Dr. Stan Brings, director of the Center for Workforce Training. �Upon completion of the program, students will be ready to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical offices, health insurance companies, community based health organizations, and government offices with medical related departments.�

Students enrolled in this course will learn basic practices and procedures used in a medical office including: customer service, confidentiality, interpersonal communications and ethical considerations.

In addition, they will gain a solid understanding of medical scheduling and billing/insurance software. Basic medical coding and medical terminology, cashiering, medical records filing, bookkeeping, insurance billing, payment plans and collection strategies will also be covered.

All prospective students must successfully complete a compass assessment prior to enrollment. It is recommended that all prospective students have a high school diploma or GED prior to the program start date. The Selland College offers free adult basic education programs to those who need to complete a GED.

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Contact: Stan Brings, Center for Workforce Training, (208) 426-1118

Media Contact: Frank Zang, University Communications, (208) 426-5391

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005