Medical Office Technology

RICHLAND COLLEGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Career Overview

Medical Office Assistants routinely work in a specialty practice, hospital, clinic, or related healthcare organization. They typically schedule appointments, organize and maintain files, prepare reports and letters, and design office system procedures. They are also responsible for billing and collections for their practices.

Length & Cost of Training

The 352-hour program prepares students with the skills needed to successfully work in the administrative are of a medical office.

Prerequisites

• Previous college experience or assessment of entry level academic skills in reading, writing and math
• Documentation or assessment of computer skills: MS Word and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm

Coursework

	HOURS
Medical Law & Ethics for Health Pros (PBHL 1001)	16
Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013)	64
Medical Office Procedures (MDCA 1021)	64
Medical Insurance/Coding (MDCA 1043)	48
Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002)	48
Computers in Health Care (HITT 1011)	32
Clinical - Medical Administrative (MDCA 1060) (or one year equivalent experience)	80
Total	352
*Course offerings vary by semester

For more information
Please call 972-238-6950; or
email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu and;
visit our website Health Professions Home

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Summer 2008