Medical Office Assistant
Diploma - 44 credits
About this program
Medical office assistants are highly trained office specialists who participate in the coordination of medical office functions including patient appointment scheduling, telephone communications, medical record maintenance, medical transcription and patient billing processes. Successful medical office assistants have excellent communication skills and exhibit a high degree of professionalism. All courses in the program incorporate the skills needed for employment in the medical office assistant profession.
Program outcomes
- Communicate using the language of medicine.
- Utilize technology for medical office applications.
- Prepare and manage the health care record.
- Demonstrate knowledge of structure, function, disease processes, and treatment in the human body.
- Perform diagnosis and procedure coding.
- Perform insurance and financial procedures following current regulations for the medical office.
- Demonstrate professional communication while employing legal and ethical practices.
- Perform registration procedures and maintain an appointment schedule.
- Demonstrate professional work and organization skills.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
---|---|
35 | Required courses |
6 | Restricted electives in courses |
3 | Restricted electives in course types |
44 | Total |
Medical Office Assistant - Diploma
Required Courses:
6 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM1130 - Small Group Communication | 3 |
COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 16 credits
1st Spring Term - 16 credits
2nd Fall Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
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ADMM1160 - Medical Documentation II | 3 |
6 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM1130 - Small Group Communication | 3 |
COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |