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This curriculum prepares
individuals for employment in medical and other healthcare
related offices.
Coursework will include
medical terminology; information systems; office management;
medical coding, billing, and insurance; legal and ethical
issues; and formatting and word processing. Students will
learn administrative and support functions and develop
skills applicable in medical environments.
Employment opportunities are
available in medical and dental offices, hospitals,
insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies,
and other healthcare related organizations. |
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Fall Semester
I |
SHC |
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BUS |
121 |
Business Math |
3 |
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OST |
137 |
Office Systems Applications |
2 |
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ENG |
111 |
Expository Writing |
3 |
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OST |
131 |
Keyboarding |
2 |
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OST |
164 |
Text Editing Applications |
3 |
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OST |
286 |
Professional Development |
3 |
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Total: |
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16 |
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Spring
Semester I |
SHC |
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ENG |
114 |
Professional Research and
Reporting |
3 |
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OST |
134 |
Text Editing and Formatting |
3 |
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OST |
136 |
Word Processing |
2 |
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OST |
184 |
Records Management |
3 |
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Program Elective |
3-4 |
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Natural Science/Math Elective |
3-4 |
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Total: |
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16-18 |
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Summer Semester
I |
SHC |
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CIS |
110 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
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Total: |
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6 |
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Fall Semester
II |
SHC |
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ACC |
120 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
4 |
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BIO |
163 |
Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
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OST |
149 |
Medical Legal Issues |
3 |
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OST |
141 |
Medical Terms I - Medical Office |
3 |
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OST |
148 |
Medical Coding, Billing
and Insurance |
3 |
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Total: |
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18 |
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Spring
Semester II |
SHC |
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ECO |
151 |
Survey of Economics |
3 |
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OST |
142 |
Medical Terms II - Medical
Office |
3 |
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OST |
241 |
Medical Office Transcription I |
2 |
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OST |
243 |
Medical Office Simulation |
3 |
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OST |
289 |
Office Systems Management |
3 |
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Total: |
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14 |
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* Select 3 SHC from the following:
BUS135, CIS120,
CIS152, CIS169,
CIS172, OST132, OST233, OST236, OST242,
OST244, COExxx |
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** Select 3-4 SHC from the
following: MAT140/A, MAT161/A, MAT171 |
