The Medical Office Systems program is designed to prepare students for careers
in medical office settings. The program develops technical, medical and administrative
competencies essential for performing administrative support in the healthcare
environment. Communication and patient relation techniques are stressed. Classroom
skills and knowledge are refined through practicum/internship experience at
a college-approved medical facility. Students may specialize in different healthcare
administrative areas through the use of restricted electives and advisement
in the Medical Office Systems program. Areas of specialty include medical administrative
assistant, medical coding and billing, and medical transcription. Upon completion
of this plan of study, students will be qualified for Medical Administrative
Support positions in ambulatory and acute care settings.
This is a career program. Students planning to transfer should consult with
their advisor or the Student Success Center regarding specific program and course
transfer issues.
Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate
in Applied Science degree in the Medical Office Systems Option of Office Technologies.
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