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 diploma 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. (CTE-Y D25310P1)
Diploma
D25310 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 281 | Emerg Issues in Med Ofc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 148 | Med Coding Billing & Insu | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 243 | Med Office Simulation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 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: | 8 | 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.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
D25310 REVISED