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Medical Office Administration: General Medical Office Concentration A.A.S. (A25310M)

Location(s): Carrington-Scott Campus (Graham Campus)


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Program Description

This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices. Course work will include medical terminology; information systems; office management; medical coding, billing and insurance; legal and ethical issues; and formatting and word processing. Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments. Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other health-care related organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of and apply billing guidelines through completion/preparation of accurate CMS-1500 forms.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of insurance policies / billing guidelines and skill set of a Medical Biller.
  • Work successfully within an Electronic Health Records system performing registrations, billing functions and records management.
  • Apply diagnostic and procedural codes by extrapolating key information from the Medical Record. Thus, demonstrating knowledge and skill by achieving a Medical Billing Certificate and passing exams/assessments throughout the program.

First Year


Fall 1st Semester


Semester Total: 19 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 15 Credit Hour(s)


Spring 2nd Semester


Semester Total: 18-19 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 16-17 Credit Hour(s)


Summer 3rd Semester


Semester Total: 11 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 9 Credit Hour(s)


Second Year


Fall 4th Semester


Semester Total: 22 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 18 Credit Hour(s)


Spring 5th Semester


Semester Total: 17-33 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 14-15 Credit Hour(s)


Total: 87-104 Contact Hour(s)


Total: 72-73 Credit Hour(s)


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