SVCC Catalog 2017-2018
The programs and courses offered at Southside Virginia Community College. To learn more, go to www.southside.edu
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64 Southside Virginia Community College<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY<br />
Medical Office Specialization<br />
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)<br />
Award: Associate of Applied Science<br />
Length: Sixty-five credit hour program<br />
Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide specialized<br />
administrative support technology education in<br />
the medical field. The curriculum is designed for students<br />
interested in a professional career as an administrative<br />
medical assistant or medical biller/coder in a private<br />
medical practice, in a hospital setting, and in other<br />
health care organizations. In addition, the Administrative<br />
Support Technology curriculum offers basic skills<br />
training and advanced training complementary to the<br />
information systems demands of the electronic office.<br />
Included are skills in word processing, microcomputer<br />
usage, and human relations.<br />
Occupational Objectives:<br />
• Administrative Medical Assistant<br />
• Medical Biller/Coder<br />
• Medical Office Assistant<br />
• Medical Secretary<br />
• Medical Transcriptionist<br />
• Medical Receptionist and Information Clerk<br />
• Hospital Ward or Office Clerk<br />
Admission Requirements: In additional to the admission<br />
requirements established for the college, entry in the<br />
Administrative Support Technology program requires<br />
competency in English and Math Essentials (MTE 1-3)<br />
as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic<br />
test, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE<br />
and ENF requirements or equivalents.<br />
Program Description: The two-year curriculum combines<br />
instruction in the many areas required for competence<br />
as an administrative medical assistant, medical<br />
coder, and related positions in the medical setting.<br />
The curriculum will include courses in Administrative<br />
Support Technology, medical transcription, medical<br />
terminology, medical office procedures, medical billing<br />
and coding, medical insurance, general education and<br />
electives. Students are advised to consult with their faculty<br />
advisor and counselor in planning their programs.<br />
Upon satisfactory completion of program requirements,<br />
the graduate will be awarded an Associate of Applied<br />
Science degree in Administrative Support Technology -<br />
Medical Office Specialization.<br />
Course<br />
Number<br />
Course<br />
Title<br />
Lecture<br />
Hours<br />
Lab<br />
Hours<br />
Course<br />
Credits<br />
FIRST SEMESTER<br />
AST 101 Keyboarding I 2 2 3<br />
AST 107 Editing and Proofreading 3 0 3<br />
BIO 100 Basic Human Biology 3 0 3<br />
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ENG 137 Communication Processes I<br />
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 0 3<br />
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1<br />
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Total 15 2 16
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