My Academic Plan
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should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester,
complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Medical Office Specialist and enter the workforce. Students explore computer technology, finances, insurance, business, accounts and office procedures in health care settings. This certificate program prepares the student to pursue a career as a medical office specialist in a health-care facility. Skills are developed in computer applications, written communication, medical office procedures, financial management, insurance billing, transcribing medical reports, and coding using the International Classification of Diseases and Physicians Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). In addition, students learn basic human anatomy, physiology and disease conditions.
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First Semester
| MOT 125 | Basic Medical Sciences I | 3 |
| MOT 133 | Basic Medical Sciences II | 3 |
| MOT 135 | Basic Medical Sciences III | 3 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| MAP 110 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| MAP 120 | Medical Office Financial Management | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Second Semester
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| MOT 136 | Introduction to Clinical Skills | 2 |
| MOT 181 | Administrative Internship | 2 |
| MOT 289 | Capstone | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Note: You can completed MOT 280 in place of MOT 181 if pursuing both the Medical Billing Specialist and Medical Office Specialist certificates.