Medical Office Administration/Medical Coding Diploma

D25310

program is available online

gainful employment program

 

Degree Awarded

A diploma in Medical Office Administration/Medical Coding is awarded by the College upon completion of this program. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.

Note

Courses in the following areas will be helpful to students: computer applications, health occupations, keyboarding, word processing, records management, and business English. 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 [phone] or visit our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.

Admissions

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

First Step To Enroll:

Call the Admissions and Records Office at [phone].

First Semester

Course Number	Title	Contact Hours	Credits
ACA 111	College Student Success	1	1
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	4	3
MED 121	Medical Terminology I	3	3
OST 136	Word Processing	4	3
OST 148	Medical Insurance and Billing	3	3
	Total Credit Hours:		13

Second Semester

Course Number	Title	Contact Hours	Credits
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	3
MED 122	Medical Terminology II	3	3
OST 153	Office Finance Solutions	4	3
OST 243	Med Office Simulation	4	3
OST 247	Procedure Coding	4	3
OST 248	Diagnostic Coding	4	3
	Total Credit Hours:		18

Third Semester

Course Number	Title	Contact Hours	Credits
WBL 110	World of Work	1	1
ENG 114	Professional Research & Reporting	3	3
OST 149	Medical Legal Issues	3	3
OST 164	Office Editing	3	3
OST 249	Medical Coding Certification Preparation	5	3
OST 289	Office Administration Capstone	4	3
	Total Credit Hours:		16

Total Credit Hours: 47