2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Medical Office Administration A.A.S.

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A25310)

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 an Associate in Applied Science Degree. 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 A. A. S. Curriculum

Fall Semester-1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ACA 115Success & Study Skills

I

0

2

0

1

OR

ACA 122College Transfer Success

FA, SP, SU

0

2

0

1

*ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting

FA

2

2

0

3

OST 164Office Editing

FA

3

0

0

3

MED 121Medical Terminology I

I

3

0

0

3

OR

OST 141Medical Office Terms I

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues

FA

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester-1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

CTS 130Spreadsheet

SP

2

2

0

3

OST 136Word Processing

SP

2

2

0

3

MAT 110 or 143Math Requirement (Select one: MAT 110 or MAT 143)

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II

I

3

0

0

3

OR

OST 142Medical Office Terms II

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

OST 281Emer Issues in Med Ofc

SP

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:18

COM (Communications Requirement) - Select One: COM 120 or COM 231

Fall Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
OST 148Medical Insurance and Billing

FA

3

0

0

3

OST 247Procedure Coding

FA

2

2

0

3

OST 248Diagnostic Coding

FA

2

2

0

3

OST 286Professional Development

FA, SP

3

0

0

3

COM 120 or 231Communication Requirement (Select one: COM 120 or COM 231)

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:15

MAT (Math Requirement) - Select One: MAT 110 or MAT 143

Spring Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
OST 184Records Management

SP

2

2

0

3

OST 249Medical Coding Certification Preparation

SP

2

3

0

3

OST 288Medical Office Administration Capstone

SP

2

2

0

3

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

SP

0

0

10

1

PSY 150General Psychology

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

HUM/Fine Arts Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement - Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, or PHI 240

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 15
MAJOR COURSES 49
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 65

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