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3 36 15
FIFTH SEMESTER (Spring)
ENG-112 Argument-Based Research or
ENG-114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 0 3
MLT-215 Professional Issues 1 0 1
MLT-275 MLT Practicum III 0 15 5
MLT-288 MLT Practicum IV 0 15 5
4 30 14
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit 74
Medical Office Administration
The Medical Office Administration 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.
Because the use of computers is integral to this curriculum, some courses
are delivered in an online format.
Medical Office Administration (A25310)
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
Course Hours
Per Week
Semester
Hours
Class Lab Credit
FIRST SEMESTER (Fall)
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 1
ACC-120 Principles of Financial Acct. or 3 2 4
ACC-115 College Accounting
BIO-163 Basic Anat & Physiology 4 2 5
ENG-111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
OST-131 Keyboarding 1 2 2
OST-141 Medical Terms I-Medical Office or
MED-121 Medical Terminology I 3 0 3
14 8 18
SECOND SEMESTER (Spring)
ENG-114 Prof Research & Reporting or
ENG-112 Argument-Based Research 3 0 3
OST-132 Keyboard Skill Building 1 2 2
OST-137 Office Software Applications 2 2 3
OST-142 Medical Terms II-Medical Office or