Program of Study
Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.
Additional Information
Careers Available
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare related organizations. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
Recommended Courses and Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Business/Office high school courses a plus.
Helpful Personal Attributes
Accuracy (ability to pay close attention to detail), maturity (ability to respect patient confidentiality), good interpersonal skills (ability to deal with upset or angry patients), team player (ability to work with entire office staff to ensure patient care), high moral and ethical standards and professionalism (ability to project a positive self-image).
Program Offerings
| Program | Credential Level | Offered | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Administration - General Track | Associate in Applied Science | Day and Evening | A25310GE REVISED |
| Medical Office Administration | Diploma | Day and Evening | D25310 |
| Medical Office Administration - Medical Receptionist | Certificate | Day and Evening | C25310MR |
| Program | Credential Level | Offered | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Administration - Medical Billing & Coding Track | Associate in Applied Science | Day and Evening | A25310MB REVISED |
| Medical Office Administration - Outpatient Coding | Diploma | Day and Evening | D25310OC REVISED |
| Medical Office Administration - Advanced Medical Office Coding | Certificate | Day and Evening | C25310AC |
| Medical Office Administration - Outpatient Billing | Certificate | Day and Evening | C25310B |
Program Contact
If you would like additional information about the Medical Office Administration Program, contact Monica M. Simmons, Department Chair, at 336.757.3341 or msimmons@forsythtech.edu.
