You currently viewing the 2013 - 2014 Academic Catalog. The current catalog is located here.

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 program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
(CTE-Y C25310P1)

Diploma

D25310
NC CIP: 51.0705
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding 2 2 0 3
OST 141 Med Terms I-Med Office 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
  Total: 6 4 0 8

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
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
OST 184 Records Management 2 2 0 3
  Total: 5 2 0 6

Fall Semester

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 149 Medical Legal Issues 3 0 0 3
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
OST 243 Med Office Simulation 2 2 0 3
___ ___ MOA Elective ** ** ** 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: 5 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.

MOA Electives — Select 3 credit hours: BUS 137*, COE 111, MED 270, OST 135, OST 162, OST 242, OST 244, OST 249 or OST 286

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

D25310