Program of Study
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other healthcare-related offices. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, computer systems, document formatting, medical billing, medical coding, medical terminology, medical transcription, office procedures, and personal and professional development. Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments through classroom instruction as well as cooperative work experiences and internships.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Demonstrate the ability to use a personal computer in the workplace and develop a basic understanding of computer hardware, software applications, the Internet, and operating systems.
- Produce a variety of business and medical documents using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in a format acceptable in today’s business environment.
- Operate dictation and transcription equipment in transcribing mailable documents from different areas of medicine in various formats.
- Build an extensive medical vocabulary and apply an understanding of basic anatomical systems to the interpretation of records and reports in a variety of medical settings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of health insurances and apply standard coding guidelines in processing insurance claim forms.
- Use the alphabetic, geographic, numeric, and subject methods of filing in storing and retrieving records both manually and electronically.
- Apply general accounting principles and concepts in analyzing, recording, summarizing, and reporting data related to business transaction.
- Apply mathematical concepts and methods to understand, analyze, and solve mathematical problems necessary to perform job-related tasks.
- Communicate information effectively using a variety of written, spoken, and/or visual methods.
- Demonstrate knowledge of accepted ethical behavior and interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of diversity and the need for teamwork.
POTENTIAL CAREERS:
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Billing
- Administrative Assistant
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED BUSINESS
TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIO 1200 |
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
| MED 2400 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| MED 2450 |
Introduction to Medical Coding |
3 |
| MED 2510 |
Medical Transcription |
3 |
| MED 2600 |
Medical Billing |
3 |
| MED 2902 |
Executive Work Experience |
2 |
| OAD 1150 |
Document Formatting I |
3 |
| OAD 1160 |
Document Formatting II |
3 |
| OAD 1300 |
Office Procedures |
3 |
| OAD 1400 |
Personal and Professional Development |
3 |
| OAD 2151 |
Technical Office Skills |
3 |
| OAD 2600 |
Integrated Office Applications |
3 |
Total Technical Credit Hours: 35
GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| ACC 1100 |
Financial Accounting |
4 |
| CIT 1090 |
Computer Fundamentals |
3 |
| CIT 2230 |
Advanced Database |
1 |
| CIT 2240 |
Advanced Spreadsheets |
1 |
| CIT 2330 |
Advanced Presentation Graphics |
1 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| ENG 1900 |
Technical Writing for Business and Industry |
3 |
| MTH 1110 |
Business Math |
4 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 30/32
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 65/67
Students who are not keyboard proficient must enroll in OAD 1000, Basic Keyboarding.
See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see the program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Business, Engineering Technologies and Workforce Development Division, Building E, Room 107.