Medical Office Administration -
Medical Transcription
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.
Diploma
D25310MT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE  |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 141 | Med Terms I-Med Office REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 10
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 12
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 241 | Med Ofc Transcription I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 281 | Emerg Issues in Med Ofc REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 12
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 14
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 148 | Med Coding Billing & Insu REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 242 | Med Ofc Transcription II | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Totals
Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 8
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 243 | Med Office Simulation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 244 | Med Document Production | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | 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: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 11
Total Credit Hours: 45
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
MOA Elective - Select 3 hours - MED 116, MED 270, OST 135, OST 136, OST 137, OST 162, OST 247, OST 248, OST 286, WBL 111
