My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
The Medical Office Technology program offers high quality instruction in a caring and supportive learning environment. The Program goal is to prepare confident, qualified healthcare professionals to work as part of a healthcare team by providing an innovative learning environment that emulates the workforce environment.
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Getting into the Program
Admission Requirements
Students must:
- Complete assessment testing. ACT English of 18 or higher or SAT verbal score 440 or higher. Students who place into ENG 121 (or above) and MAT 107 (or above) may begin taking this program of study.
- Complete all degree and/or certificate courses with a grade of "C" or better.
- Complete online background check at Certified Background as directed by Program Director. See http://cccs.castlebranch.com
- Possess the ability to sufficiently speak and understand English and to comprehend verbal communication of English speaking clients.
What You Will Learn
Program Learning Outcomes
For the degree and all certificates all students will learn:
• Understand the anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology and drug therapy of major body systems
• Legal aspects of medical records
• Establish a personal and professional code of ethics
• Develop a basic understanding of MS Office
• Understand the Electronic Health Record
• A knowledge of medical terminology including abbreviations and use in medical record
Medical Office and Billing Specialist AAS degree:
• Advanced understanding of accounting and business practices
• Healthcare service and coding
• Advanced communication skills
• Review of career mathematic
• Further understanding of social skills
Career Opportunities
The Medical Office and Billing Specialist Program is a certificate or AAS (Associate of Applied Science) program. Employment is found in a wide variety of healthcare facilities. Medical Office and Billing Specialists are qualified to perform an array of administrative duties. These skills are vital to clinic success and include maintaining medical records, use of electronic health software, patient admissions, medical billing and coding, medical financial management, healthcare customer service and logistics.
Jobs:
A certificate or AAS degree in Medical Office and Billing Specialist opens the door to careers in:
• Medical Office Management
• Medical Billing Specialist
• Medical Coding
• Health Information Technologist
• Medical Scribe
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MOT 125 | Basic Medical Sciences I | 3 |
| MOT 133 | Basic Medical Sciences II | 3 |
| MOT 135 | Basic Medical Sciences III | 3 |
| HPR 119 | Computers in Health Care | 2 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MOT 136 | Introduction to Clinical Skills | 2 |
| MOT 280 | Internship | 4 |
| MOT 289 | Capstone | 1 |
| HPR 106 | Law and Ethics for Health Professions | 2 |
| MAP 110 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| MAP 120 | Medical Office Financial Management | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MAT 107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Emphasis Elective: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Emphasis Elective: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| HPR- MOT | HPR or MOT: __________ | 2 |
| COM- REQ | Communications: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Emphasis Elective: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LS1 | Emphasis Elective: __________ | 2-3 |
| ELC- LS2 | Emphasis Elective: __________ | 2-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-16 |