Medical Office Administration Diploma (D25310)

The Medical Office Administration diploma prepares individuals for a broad range of administrative positions in healthcare. Students receive training in computer applications, oral and written communication, medical terminology, and electronic health records. Graduates should qualify for a variety of entry level employment opportunities.

Course and Hour Requirements

Major Courses

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

HMT 110Intro to Healthcare Mgt
3
0

3

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3
0

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3
0

3

OST 130Comprehensive Keyboarding
2
2

3

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting
2
2

3

OST 137Office Applications I
2
2

3

OST 148Med Ins & Billing
3
0

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3
0

3

OST 164Office Editing
3
0

3

OST 280Electronic Health Records
2
2

3

Total Major Hours: 31

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3

or

COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

and

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Total General Education Hours: 6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3
0

3

OST 130Comprehensive Keyboarding
2
2

3

OST 148Med Ins & Billing
3
0

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3
0

3

OST 164Office Editing
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
14
4
16

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
HMT 110Intro to Healthcare Mgt
3
0

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3
0

3

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting
2
2

3

OST 137Office Applications I
2
2

3

OST 280Electronic Health Records
2
2

3

Total Credit Hours:
12
6
15

Summer Term

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3

or

COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

and

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
6
0
6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37

DiplomaCollege Transfer
Yes
No