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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 diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D25310P1)

Diploma

D25310 REVISED
NC CIP: 51.0705
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding REVISED REQUISITE 2 2 0 3
OST 141 Med Terms I-Med Office REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE 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 REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
OST 281 Emerg Issues in Med Ofc REVISED REQUISITE 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 Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 3 0 0 3
OST 184 Records Management REVISED REQUISITE 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 REVISED REQUISITE 2 2 0 3
OST 148 Med Coding Billing & Insu REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
OST 149 Medical Legal Issues REVISED REQUISITE 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 REVISED REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE (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, CTS 130, MED 116, OST 135, OST 162OST 165, OST 286, WBL 111

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

D25310 REVISED