Associate in Applied Science This career program provides students with the skills necessary to prepare for employment in today’s medical office. The program offers an education that prepares a student in automated medical office communications, medical terminology, medical coding, medical transcription, and medical insurance, along with a broad background in liberal arts that will add to students’ ability to develop decision-making skills. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to enter the job market or transfer to a four-year college.
Minimum program hours: 60-61 credit hours
Program Codes
Degree option:
Associate in Applied Science
General requirements
General requirements hours:
21-22 credit hours
Humanities 9
ENG 1530: English Composition II
3
English Electives (college level)
3
CMM 1510: Introduction to Communication or CMM 1610: Public Speaking
3
Social Sciences Electives 6
Mathematics/Sciences 6-7
BIO 1500: Human Biology or
4
BIO 1510: Health Science
3
Math Electives
3
Core requirements
Core requirements hours:
36 credit hours
BUS 1220: College Keyboarding
3
BUS 1320: Word Processing
3
BUS 1410: Accounting Fundamentals
3
BUS 2420: Professional Development/Internship
5
MOT 1410: Medical Terminology
3
MOT 1420: Medical Office Procedures
3
MOT 2430: Medical Transcription
3
MOT 2440: Medical Coding I (CPT)
3
MOT 2450: Medical Coding II (ICD-9-CM)
3
CSC 1560: Microcomputer Applications I
4
Program Core Electives (to complement the program)
3
Electives
Electives:
3 credit hours
Important points
Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor prior to selecting electives.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
1. Show the ability to perform basic administrative medical assisting functions.
2. Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills as a result of course written assignments, discussions, and class participation.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in computer usage and word processing skills.
4. Identify the importance of the value of learning as an ongoing process through portfolio development and professional development activities.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use medical terminology appropriately.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of maintaining confidentiality of health information.
7. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by analyzing case studies as they apply to problem solving within the medical office setting.
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