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:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 110 OR	Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE	1	2	0	2

Totals

Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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

Totals

Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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

Totals

Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COM 120 OR	Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
COM 231 OR	Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 115	Oral Communication	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Total Credit Hours: 44

Legend

• : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
• : Local Requirement
• : Instructional Service Agreement
• : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
• : Global Distinction
• : Requisite(s)

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 162, OST 165, OST 286, WBL 111

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

D25310 REVISED