Medical Office Administration - Healthcare Management (AAS) A25310H
The Medical Office Administration - Healthcare Management curriculum track prepares individuals for employment in supervisory or managerial positions within healthcare organizations.
Students receive in-depth training for specific skills needed to manage healthcare operations including personnel/human resources management and legal/regulatory requirements in various healthcare settings. Coursework also includes computer applications, oral and written communication, medical terminology, electronic health records, introductory healthcare management, legal and regulatory issues and healthcare customer relations.
Graduates from this track should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings including medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, long-term care facilities and other healthcare related organizations. Students may be eligible to sit for an industry recognized certification, such as the Certified Professional Practice Manager (CPPM) exam, upon graduation.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| HMT 110 | Intro to Healthcare Mgt |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HMT 211 | Long-Term Care Admin |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HMT 212 | Mgt of Healthcare Org |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 148 | Med Ins & Billing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 280 | Electronic Health Records |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 288 | Medical Office Admin Capstone |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Major Electives: Select 3 hours
Total Major Hours: 51
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
8
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| HMT 110 | Intro to Healthcare Mgt |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 134 | Text Entry & Formatting |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
4
| 15 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| HMT 211 | Long-Term Care Admin |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 148 | Med Ins & Billing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 280 | Electronic Health Records |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
2
| 12 |
Spring Semester
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HMT 212 | Mgt of Healthcare Org |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 288 | Medical Office Admin Capstone |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-3
|
0-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
14-17
|
2-22
| 18 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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