Medical Office Administration Diploma

Credential: Diploma (Code: D25310)

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare related organizations. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.

This program leads to a Diploma. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Medical Office Administration Diploma Curriculum

Fall Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
*ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry			3	0	0	3
OST 148	Medical Insurance and Billing			3	0	0	3
MED 121	Medical Terminology I			3	0	0	3
OR
OST 141	Medical Office Terms I			3	0	0	3
OST 149	Medical Legal Issues			3	0	0	3
OST 164	Office Editing			3	0	0	3
OST 286	Professional Development			3	0	0	3
ACA 115	Success & Study Skills			0	2	0	1
OR
ACA 122	College Transfer Success			0	2	0	1
	Total Credit Hours:				19

Spring Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers			2	2	0	3
GEN ED	General Ed Requirement			3	0	0	3
OST 136	Word Processing			2	2	0	3
MED 122	Medical Terminology II			3	0	0	3
OR
OST 142	Medical Office Terms II			3	0	0	3
OST 184	Records Management			2	2	0	3
OST 281	Emer Issues in Med Ofc			3	0	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				18

General Ed Requirement - Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, PHI 240 or PSY 150

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES	06
MAJOR COURSES	30
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES	01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	37

NOTE: The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.

This curriculum is offered via distance education and/or campus. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.

C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit