Medical Office (MO)

15 Semesters Credit Hrs / 450 Clock hrs
5-hour days = 18 weeks Prerequisites: None

DESCRIPTION: The medical field has a tremendous amount of information, from patient data to insurance billing requirements, to patient records that need to be processed and what better processor than the computer. The medical office like any other office needs the data processed but by someone who is familiar with the terminology and the uniqueness of medical information.

OBJECTIVES: To prepare the graduates for an entry-level position as an assistant in the administrative side of the medical office.

CAREERS: Medical office assistant, medical office secretary, medical receptionist, administrative medical assistant and medical customer service support staff.

Program Courses (UNITS)

CSC 100 College Success Course (2)
CSC 100 Introduction to Computers (3)
CSC 100 Basic Medical Terminology (3)
CSC 100 Medical Insurance Billing (3)
CSC 100 Medical Law and Ethics (3)
CSC 100 Professional Development (1)