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 the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25310 REVISED
NC CIP: 51.0705
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2015
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 141 | Med Terms I-Med Office | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 12 | 4 | 0 | 14 | |
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 184 | Records Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 281 | Emerg Issues in Med Ofc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 16 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | MOA Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 116 | Introduction to A & P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| OST 148 | Med Coding Billing & Insu | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 153 | Office Finance Solutions | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 165 | Adv Text Editing Apps | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| WBL 110 | World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 243 | Med Office Simulation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 247 | Procedure Coding | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 248 | Diagnostic Coding | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 10 | 0 | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours: 73
Additional Information
Several Medical Office Administration 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, BUS 240, MED 270, MKT 223, OST 137, OST 241, OST 249, WBL 111
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor for other possible electives.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: ECO 251, GEO 112, PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210, or SOC 225
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A25310 REVISED