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Welcome to Missouri College
For over 40 years, Missouri College in St. Louis has given students the opportunity to obtain a quality, career-oriented training through our Business, Health Care, Information Technology (IT), Massage Therapy and Visual Communications programs. We have helped prepare students for their initial journey into the workplace, as well as helping experienced professionals increase their earning power through career advancement.
We are proud of the professional, friendly, and supportive environment we have created as it encourages educational and personal development. In this progressive atmosphere, students obtain the valuable skills they need to be competitive in today’s business world. Has school always seemed like a chore? At Missouri College, our students feel inspired and accomplish great things.
Our degree and diploma programs are offered in a variety of specialties within the Business, Health Care, Information Technology (IT), Massage Therapy, and Visual Communications industries. Whether you are an experienced professional seeking to retain your competitive edge or just starting out, Missouri College has the training and learning style that works for you.
*Programs and availability are subject to change and may vary by campus.

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Certificate Programs at Missouri College

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Diploma Programs at Missouri College

Medical Assistant

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Associate Degrees at Missouri College

Dental Office Administration	Request Info	Program Description
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Bachelor Degrees at Missouri College

Business Administration: Healthcare Management

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BACHELOR OF ARTS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

The Bachelor of Arts program in Business Administration - Health Care Management at Missouri College St. Louis was created to provide students with the knowledge necessary to successfully manage health care organizations and services. The degree program focuses on teaching students key Business Administration techniques, while tailoring those learned skills to the health care industry. Since all of our instructors possess extensive experience, students can gain the practical, real-world knowledge needed to be successful in a health care office setting.
Business-Health Care Management students can learn:

Basic business terms and principles in relation to Health Care
Key health care operations
Effective communication techniques

Graduates leave Missouri College armed with the advantages of solid business, communication, and management skills and can be confident that they are prepared to meet the challenges of a career in Health Care Management.

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DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Work toward your career in Dental Office Administration today! The Dental Office Administration Training program at Missouri College in St. Louis, teaches students the skills needed to run a modern dental office. The program is designed as a combination of general office administration techniques and dental industry specific skills. Students can learn how to utilize computers and software to aid them in their work in the dentist office environment. Some of these applications include desktop publishing, database management, spreadsheet applications and basic bookkeeping software.
The dental office coursework includes:
Scheduling appointments
Dental insurance claim processing
Preparation of basic tray set-ups and common dental materials
Maintenance of dental equipment
Processing dental x-rays
Graduates of the Dental Office Administration program at Missouri College should be qualified to manage any challenge that may arise in a variety of dental office environments. We feel it is our obligation to produce graduates who can use their knowledge of key business techniques and successfully integrate that knowledge with the industry specific needs of any office.

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Get training for a career in a health business office at Missouri College in St. Louis. The Health Information Technology program is designed to prepare students to work in the health and medical offices.
Students in the Health Information Technology program at Missouri College in St. Louis can learn the skills needed for the smooth operation and management of a modern business office. We emphasize the computer as a major tool of the modern business office, so we include general computer skills coursework in our curriculum.
Course topics include:
ICD-9 coding
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Coding Applications
Graduates of the program should have extensive knowledge in medical billing and coding along with the essential tools of the well trained health business office specialist. Graduates of Missouri College can become important members of any health care team.

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MEDICAL MASSAGE SCIENCE

In the Medical Massage Science program at Missouri College in St. Louis, students can acquire the expertise they need to become a multi-skilled individual whose talents range from working directly in medical patient care to working as a professional massage therapist in private practice or in the office of a medical facility.
Medical Massage Science graduates can demonstrate skill in:
Basic massage therapy techniques
Treating soft tissue and connective tissue
Willingness to provide quality care as a part of a health care team
Graduates of the massage science program at Missouri College should be able to obtain entry level positions in a medical office, clinic, hospital, pharmaceutical company, medical lab, insurance company, massage clinic, hospital, chiropractic office, nursing home, health club, spa, resort or private practice.

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VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Are you looking for Graphic Design training in St. Louis? Look at the Visual Communications program at Missouri College for training that is career-focused, hands-on, and uses industry-current technology to prepare students for this creative and competitive industry.
Our graphic design training courses are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the graphic design, commercial art, and multimedia related fields. Our curriculum is structured to allow students to develop their creativity in digital imaging, computer illustration, web design, desktop publishing, and advertising techniques by combining industry-current technology with traditional design methods. To demonstrate the skills they have obtained in graphic design, students will create a professional portfolio they can present to prospective employers.
The program’s graphic design training includes:
Drawing and typography
Digital and graphic design techniques
Illustration
Portfolio development
Visual Communications graduates should leave Missouri College with the foundation they need to solve complex design problems as well as possess a working knowledge of visual expression as a means of cultivating and communicating ideas.

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DENTAL ASSISTANT

The Dental Assistant training program at Missouri College in St. Louis was designed to teach students how to perform basic duties in a dental office. Students will be exposed to dental terminology and anatomy and will be given experience in educating patients in proper oral hygiene. Plus, students can learn the general office administration skills needed in a busy dental office.
Courses can teach students how to:
Prepare basic tray setups
Mix common dental materials
Process x-rays
Maintain dental equipment
Process dental insurance claims
Graduates of the Dental Assistant diploma program at Missouri College should possess knowledge of basic administrative skills and dental office software, which makes them a versatile member of the dental team. The assistant’s knowledge of patient scheduling, record maintenance, charting, insurance processing bookkeeping and other secretarial skills contribute to the efficiency of the office.

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MASSAGE THERAPY

Train for your massage therapist career at Missouri College in St. Louis. The Massage Therapy training program at Missouri College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to become part of one of the fastest growing professions in the health care field. Massage Therapy students will analyze the growing acceptance of massage as a holistic approach to health care and health maintenance, as well as examine the professional medical ethics of massage therapists. Courses for the massage therapist student include:
Swedish massage therapy techniques
Demonstrating how to increase circulation to the body
Massage therapy as a means of reducing stress
Graduates of the Massage Therapy program at Missouri College should be able to take advantage of career opportunities for Massage Therapists in hospitals, chiropractic offices, rehab centers, fitness centers, health spas and private practices.

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MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Our Medical Administrative Assistant course at Missouri College is essential to anyone seeking medical office training. Are you looking for a gratifying career as an administrative assistant in a medical office environment? A student in this contemporary program can learn the crucial skills she/he needs to be successful in a fast-paced medical office. Program courses include word processing, patient file management, printing claims documents and forms, and much more.
With medical office training from Missouri College, students can be proficient in:
Receiving patients
Scheduling patient appointments and hospital admissions
Medical ethics
Maintaining patient records
Effective telephone and reception techniques
Graduates of the Medical Administrative Assistant program at Missouri College should possess the essential skills they need for job success in a medical office and are ready for rewarding entry-level positions such as a medical receptionist, unit or admitting clerk, or insurance billing clerk. Opportunities as a medical records clerk or medical data entry technician are also available in this expanding field.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT

The Medical Assistant training program at Missouri College in St. Louis was designed to teach students how to perform basic duties in a medical office. The medical assisting training will also expose students to many of the administrative skills that are valuable in a busy medical office, such as software skills and medical terminology that can help make the medical assistant indispensable in a busy doctor’s office.
Medical assisting students can learn how to:
Chart a patient’s medical history
Take height and weight measurements
Prepare and administer injections
Apply bandages and dressings
At Missouri College, the Medical Assistant program is designed with industry needs in mind. Graduates can be confident that they are qualified to manage challenges that arise in any medical office environment. Don’t pass up this opportunity to increase your earning power! At Missouri College, we can help pave the path to your new career in medical assisting.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Anyone who attends our Administrative Assistant program is a valuable asset to any business, large or small. Students in this progressive program should be skilled in word processing, typing correspondence and reports, assembling contracts, printing documents and forms, and much more. Students can be proficient in:
Management of a modern office
Commonly used software programs
Managing personnel, payroll, and inventory data
Scheduling business appointments
Effective telephone and reception techniques
Graduates of our Administrative Assistant program at Missouri College should possess the personal characteristics, work attitudes and communication skills essential for job success and can be ready for entry level positions in the computer automated business office environment. You can look forward to pursuing a rewarding, entry-level position as an administrative assistant, data entry clerk or payroll clerk.

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