Medical Office Administration, AAS

A25310

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Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents.

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.

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Medical Office Administration program, a graduate should be able to:

  • Use technology to perform administrative tasks required for day to-day operations in a medical setting.
  • Produce accurate business documents.
  • Apply professional and ethical standards within a healthcare setting.

Degree Awarded

The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Medical Office Administration is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.

Note

Progression in this program is dependent on satisfying course prerequisites and maintaining a grade of C or better in selected courses.

For More Information

The Medical Office Administration program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6886 or visit our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.

Admissions

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A placement test in English, mathematics, reading, and computer skills is required to determine entry-level courses that match individual needs.

First Step To Enroll:

Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
4

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3

3

OST 132Keyboard Skill Building
3

2

OST 136Word Processing
4

3

OST 164Office Editing
3

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3

3

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting
4

3

OST 184Records Management
4

3

CTS 130Spreadsheet
4

3

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
4

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
WBL 110World of Work
1

1

OST 148Medical Insurance and Billing
3

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3

3

OST 153Office Finance Solutions
4

3

OST 248Diagnostic Coding
4

3

OST 286Professional Development
3

3

Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3

3

Total Credit Hours:19

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
OST 243Med Office Simulation
4

3

OST 247Procedure Coding
4

3

OST 289Office Administration Capstone
4

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3

3

Major Elective

2-3

Total Credit Hours:14-15

Total Credit Hours: 69-70

Electives

Major Electives

Select two or three semester hours from the following:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
10

1

WBL 112Work-Based Learning I
20

2

WBL 121Work-Based Learning II
10

1

OST 131Keyboarding
3

2

OST 145Social Media for Office Professionals
4

3

OST 249Medical Coding Certification Preparation
5

3

Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

Choose one course from Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits