Medical Office Administration

About the Program

Program Goal: Career

GE Pattern(s): None

Program Code: MEDOFFADMIN.CC

This is the first tier of the Medical Office Administration (MOA) career pathway. Students completing this beginning certificate will have taken courses that are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business communications, business technology tools, keyboarding, medical terminology, human systems, and the health information management field.

Career related fields includes Medical Office Receptionist, Medical Office Assistant, and Front Office Representative. This certificate can be completed in one semester.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze and interpret medical information and apply sound decision-making skills pertaining to the appropriate ICD and CPT codes needed to maximize compensation for services rendered.
2. Apply effective listening, verbal, written, interpersonal, and technological communication skills which prepare them for the outpatient medical workplace.