Program Overview

Medical Office Administration
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A25310)

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..

Career Outline

Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance
companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other health-care related organizations.

Program Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate effective use of computer software applications to perform office functions related to medical office administration.
• Students will demonstrate proper use of terminology and effective communication techniques related to medical office administration.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to manage working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Students will be able to identify professional, ethical and social issues related to medical office administration.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to define a problem, identify possible solutions, and develop and implement solutions to issues arising in a business setting (individually and/or in work groups).