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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a Health Care Services Specialist?
A. Health Care Services Specialist is a health care staff member that usually work as an assistant to a medical office manager in medicine and health service management. A medical office manager plays an integral part in the day-to-day operations of a medical practice. Medical office manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring the office budget, ordering medical supplies, and implementing office policies and procedures.

Q. When does the program start and what is the target review date for the program?
A. The program begins every semester and applications are taken all year round.


Q. What are the program requirements?
A. To be eligible for the Health Care Services Specialist program you must be a current student at Miami Dade College and submit a milestone review on the Program Requirements page. Be enrolled in, or have successfully completed, HSC 0003/L Introduction to Healthcare Lecture and Lab.


Q. Can I request a milestone review if I have not completed all of the general education and science courses?
A. Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. There are no required general education or science courses.


Q. What kind of degree will I be awarded when I graduate?
A. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a College Credit Certificate.


Q. What are the hours of the program?
A. What are the hours of the program?


Q. Can I work while I am a student in the program?
A.This program is highly demanding, and students are therefore more successful if they do not work while in the program. If students must work for financial support, the program strongly recommends a limit of 20 hours of employment per week. Students should also consider family responsibilities before committing to a full-time accelerated program.


Q. Do I need to take a test to work in this profession after graduation?
A. No licensure is required in the state of Florida at this time.

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