Medical Office Administration, AAS
A25310
program is available online
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
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3
| 3 |
| OST 132 | Keyboard Skill Building |
3
| 2 |
| OST 136 | Word Processing |
4
| 3 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 18 |
Second Semester
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II |
3
| 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting |
4
| 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management |
4
| 3 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet |
4
| 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 18 |
Third Semester
| WBL 110 | World of Work |
1
| 1 |
| OST 148 | Medical Insurance and Billing |
3
| 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues |
3
| 3 |
| OST 153 | Office Finance Solutions |
4
| 3 |
| OST 248 | Diagnostic Coding |
4
| 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development |
3
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 19 |
Fourth Semester
| OST 243 | Med Office Simulation |
4
| 3 |
| OST 247 | Procedure Coding |
4
| 3 |
| OST 289 | Office 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:
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
20
| 2 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II |
10
| 1 |
| OST 131 | Keyboarding |
3
| 2 |
| OST 145 | Social Media for Office Professionals |
4
| 3 |
| OST 249 | Medical 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.
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.