Medical Office Administration
Curriculum Description
This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices.
Course work will include medical terminology; information systems; office management; medical coding, billing and insurance; legal and ethical issues; and formatting and word processing. Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments.
Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies and other health-care related organizations.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Diploma
D25310 REVISED
NC CIP: 51.0705
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 141 | Med Terms I-Med Office NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 6 | 4 | 0 | 8 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 142 | Med Terms II-Med Office | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 164 | Text Editing Applications | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 281 | Emerg Issues in Med Ofc NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 136 | Word Processing NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 148 | Med Coding Billing & Insu NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 243 | Med Office Simulation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | MOA Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
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| Intro Interpersonal Com | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
Total Credit Hours: 44
Additional Information
Several MOA courses are sequential or are offered only once a year. Students should consult their academic advisor to create a course plan If they enter the program In the spring or summer or are not able to follow the plan above.
MOA Electives — Select 3 credit hours: BUS 137*, COE 111, MED 270, OST 135, OST 162, OST 184, OST 242, OST 244, OST 249 or OST 286
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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