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In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This certificate program prepares individuals to work in an administrative assistant/office support role in a health care facility. Students learn basic human anatomy, physiology and disease conditions. Skills are developed in computer applications, written communication, medical office procedures, financial management, insurance billing, International Classification of Diseases 10th (ICD-10) Edition, and Physicians Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, and transcribing medical reports.
Medical Office Specialist Certificate Requirements
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What You Will Learn
Program Learning Outcomes
• Understand the bookkeeping systems, financial reports and coding systems in a medical office.
• Understanding of personal computers, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Understanding of medical records, front desk activities and office management.
• Perform basic patient care, vital signs, and safety procedure
• Experience with supervised Administrative Internship in a contracted facility
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 |
| MAP 110 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| MOT 133 | Basic Medical Sciences II | 3 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| MOT 135 | Basic Medical Sciences III | 3 |
| HPR 119 | Computers in Health Care | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
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 |
| HPR 106 | Law and Ethics for Health Professions | 2 |
| MAP 120 | Medical Office Financial Management | 4 |
| MOT 181 | Administrative Internship | 2 |
| MOT 289 | Capstone | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |