Medical Office Administration - Medical Auditing and Compliance (AAS) A25310A
The Medical Office Administration curriculum Medical Auditing and Compliance track prepares individuals for employment as regulatory and compliance professionals within healthcare organizations.
Students receive in-depth training in healthcare regulations, medical necessity, health and privacy laws, and compliance practices. Emphasis is placed on regulatory control and compliance issues as well as Medicare regulations related to billing. Coursework also includes computer applications, oral and written communication, medical terminology, electronic health records, introductory healthcare management, and healthcare customer relations.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings including medical offices, hospitals, 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 Compliance Officer (CPCO) or the Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) exam, upon graduation.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives: Select 3 hours
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HMT 110 | Intro to Healthcare Mgt |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 136 | Word Processing |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 181 | Office Procedures |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 233 | Office Publications Design |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 236 | Adv Word Processing |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 263 | Healthcare Customer Relations |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 289 | Office Admin Capstone |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 122 | Work-Based Learning II |
0
|
20
| 2 |
Total Major Hours: 51
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | and | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
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 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 148 | Med Ins & Billing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 164 | Office Editing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
6
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| 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 247 | Procedure Coding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 248 | Diagnostic Coding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
8
| 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
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 264 | Medical Auditing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 280 | Electronic Health Records |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
4
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| OST 265 | Healthcare Comp & Reg |
2
|
2
| 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: |
10-13
|
4-24
| 15 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
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No
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