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Medical
Office Management
~ Associate in Applied Science
Degree ~
DESCRIPTION
This Associate in Applied Science degree prepares students for
entry-level positions in the medical office and health care
environment. The combination of general education and medical office
coursework provide the student with a foundation to begin a career
in the medical office. The medical office coursework emphasizes the
importance of patient confidentiality, legal issues related to
patient care, and HIPAA. Students gain entry level skills in record
keeping, scheduling appointments and referrals, coding and
processing claims. Students will have the opportunity to learn about
the various insurances used in health care.
PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the Medical Office Management program is to
prepare students for employment medical offices, clinics and other
health related settings. The curriculum provides the student with
entry-level skills in the medical administrative area as well as
transferable skills necessary in today’s workforce. The program
provides a foundation for acquisition of additional skills in health
care administration or other non-clinical health care careers.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Medical Office Management
program the graduates are expected to:
1) Perform competently in the work environment.
2) Demonstrate professional behaviors that allow them to function
ethically and responsibly by showing tolerance and respect for
diversity of culture, age and gender.
3) Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients,
families, and other members of the health care community.
4) Be capable of critical thinking and problem solving within their
scope of work.
5) Participate in activities that foster professional growth and
life-long learning.
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Entry-level Claims Processing
Outpatient Clinic Receptionist
Patient Registration
Medical Offices
- Scheduling
- Clerical
- Receptionist
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students must assume
responsibility for transportation and/or living costs to and from
statewide experiential sites. Students may be required to provide
proof of additional immunizations depending upon the experiential
site. Prior to the experiential course, students must successfully
complete Basic Life Support certification (CPR for the Healthcare
Provider from the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer
from the American Red Cross).
CRITERIA FOR
GRADUATION
Students must complete 62
credits in the Medical Office Management program and achieve a "C"
in all courses. Students must maintain a final GPA of 2.0.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
|
FIRST
SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT
HOURS |
| BIO213 OR BIO115 |
Anatomy and Physiology I OR Human Biology |
4 |
| COM104 |
Intro to Communications
|
3 |
| CPT117 |
Software Applications I |
3 |
| MAS114 |
Medical Office Law and
Ethics |
3 |
| MAS121 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| |
Total Semester Credits |
16 |
|
SECOND
SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT
HOURS |
| BIO113
BIO214 |
Survey of Anatomy & Physiology OR
Anatomy & Physiology II
|
4 |
| CPT121 |
Software Applications II |
3 |
| ENG101 |
College Composition |
3 |
| MAS116 |
Intro to Professional
Administrative Management |
3 |
| PSY101 |
Intro to Psych |
3 |
| |
Total Semester Credits |
16 |
|
THIRD
SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT
HOURS |
| BIO216 |
Pathophysiology &
Principles of Pharmacology |
3 |
| ENG219 |
Professional Writing |
3 |
| ______ |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| MAS211 |
Insurance Coding for the
Medical Office |
3 |
| MAT___ |
Elements of Math (or higher) |
3 |
| |
Total Semester Credits |
15 |
|
FOURTH
SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT
HOURS |
| ACC111 |
Principles of Accounting 1 |
3 |
| BUS115 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| MAS212 |
Computerized Office
Management and Claims Processing |
3 |
| MAS232 |
Experiential Education |
3 |
| ______ |
General Elective |
3 |
| |
Total Semester Credits |
15 |
| |
Total Credits for AAS
Degree |
62 |
