A S S O C I A T E O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E D E G R E E S A N D C E R T I F I C A T E S 89
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete a one-year Certificate in Medical
Office Specialist will:
• Function effectively as a healthcare team member and / or leader.
• Interact effectively in oral and written communications.
• Use computers and other technology proficiently for administrative tasks.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal interactions and diplomacy.
• Manage multi-tasks efficiently.
• Model professional and ethical behaviors, especially confidentiality and compassion.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Solve problems using a variety of appropriate tools.
• Identify process improvement skills.
• Have a working knowledge of medical terminology, body systems, electronic health records, insurance, billing, and coding
Program Requirements
This program is designed to be completed in one year of full-time attendance. This assumes that the student has placed at or above the necessary levels on the Computerized Placement Test( CPT), or has taken the necessary coursework, to place into the required program courses. It is advisable to take the placement test as early as possible to identify courses needed prior to enrolling in this program. Students should work with an advisor to interpret the test scores and get help in planning their program. The required courses can all be applied toward the two-year Associate of Applied Science Administrative Medical Assistant degree.
C A R E E R A N D T E C H N I C A L
One-Year Certificate in Medical Office Specialist
Course No. Course Title Credits
Fall Term CIS 125 |
Intro to Software Applications....................................... |
3 |
MO 5.630 |
Medical Terminology & Body Systems I....................... |
3 |
OA 110 |
Editing Skills for Information Processing.................... |
3 |
OA 2.500C |
Business Orientation: Medical1.................................... |
1 |
OA 2.544 |
Medical Insurance Procedures...................................... |
4 |
Winter Term |
MO 5.631 |
Medical Terminology & Body Systems II...................... |
3 |
MO 5.665 |
Documentation & Screening in the Medical Office..... |
2 |
OA 2.656M |
Medical Information Processing................................... |
3 |
OA 2.671 |
Medical Law & Ethics.................................................... |
3 |
OA 2.672 |
Basic Coding................................................................. |
3 |
Spring Term |
MO 5.414 |
Drug Names & Classifications...................................... |
3 |
MO 5.632 |
Medical Terminology & Body Systems III.................... |
3 |
OA 109 |
Job Success Skills: Medical1......................................... |
1 |
OA 2.515M |
Business Math Medical I.............................................. |
1 |
OA 2.670 |
Medical Office Procedures............................................. |
4 |
OA 2.680 |
Advanced Coding........................................................... |
3 |
OA 2.681 |
Coding in the Hospital Environment........................... |
3 |
|
Total Credits Required: |
46 |
Medical Transcriptionist
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The one-year Medical Transcriptionist program prepares individuals for entry-level positions in transcribing medical records at hospitals and clinics. Emphasis is placed on medical terminology, English, transcription and word processing skills. Job opportunities are good, and pay is above average compared to other administrative professional / clerical positions. Medical transcriptionists can easily work part time if they choose to do so. Medical transcriptionists primarily work independently using a computer to transcribe medical reports from dictation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the one-year Certificate in Medical
Transcriptionist will:
• Function effectively as a team member and / or leader.
• Interact effectively in oral and written communications.
• Demonstrate the efficient and productive use of computers and other technology to transcribe and produce a myriad of medical reports.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal interactions and diplomacy.
• Model professional and ethical behaviors, especially confidentiality.
• Solve problems using a variety of appropriate tools.
• Identify process improvement skills.
• Have a working knowledge of medical terminology, body systems, electronic health records, and speech recognition.
Program Requirements
The Medical Transcriptionist program is designed to be completed in one year of full-time attendance. This assumes that the student has placed at or above the necessary levels on the Computerized Placement Test( CPT), or has taken the necessary coursework, to place into the required program courses. It is advisable to take the placement test as early as possible to identify courses needed prior to enrolling in this program. Students should work with their advisors to interpret the test scores and get help planning their program.
C A R E E R A N D T E C H N I C A L
One-Year Certificate in Medical Transcriptionist
Course No. Course Title Credits
Fall Term CIS 125 |
Intro to Software Applications....................................... |
3 |
MO 5.630 |
Medical Terminology & Body Systems I....................... |
3 |
OA 110 |
Editing Skills for Information Processing.................... |
3 |
OA 125 |
Formatting & Skillbuilding.......................................... |
3 |
OA 2.500C |
Business Orientation: Medical 1.................................... |
1 |
Winter Term |
MO 5.414 |
Drug Names & Classifications..................................... |
3 |
MO 5.631 |
Medical Terminology & Body Systems II...................... |
3 |
OA 202 |
Word Processing for Business: MS Word....................... |
3 |
OA 225 |
Applied Document Processing....................................... |
3 |
OA 2.619 |
Electronic Health Records............................................. |
1 |
OA 2.656M |
Medical Information Processing................................... |
3 |
OA 2.671 |
Medical Law & Ethics.................................................... |
3 |
1 – Courses offered that term only. 2 – Other classes may substitute. See advisor. 6 – These courses must have been completed within the last five years. 7 – Course may be taken any term to accommodate a student’ s particular interests and scheduling considerations. See the requirements for the Associate of Science degree for approved courses. 8 – No more than two courses with the same alpha prefix may be used by a student to meet the general education requirement. See an advisor. 9 – A cost-recovery program. See“ Workforce Training” section for details.