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Medical Office Administration -
Medical Receptionist

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 certificate 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.

Certificate

C25310MR
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
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE 1 2 0 2
OST 141 Med Terms I-Med Office REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
OST 149 Medical Legal Issues REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  Total: 7 2 0 8

Spring 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 142 Med Terms II-Med Office 3 0 0 3
OST 281 Emerg Issues in Med Ofc REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Total Credit Hours: 17

Additional Information

Several Medical Office Administration 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.

C25310MR