# Medical Office Assistant: Administrative AA (A.A. Degree)

Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Allied Health

Source: https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/medical-office-assistant-administrative-aa-summer-2021

**Units:** 90 units

The Medical Office Assistant: Administrative degree is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills to assume responsible administrative positions in medical offices. The core curriculum in the Medical Office Assistant: Administrative program focuses on the effective use of medical terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, the mechanics of medical coding and billing procedures, and hands‐on experience with utilizing electronic health/medical records. Additional courses emphasize current business communication principles and techniques, including appropriate oral communication strategies and written correspondence. A greater depth of understanding and appreciation of ethical issues related to employment in a medical office will be covered.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Demonstrate effective use of advanced medical terminology and apply the principles of anatomy and physiology.

-   Identify, evaluate, and appropriately apply principles of medical office administration and demonstrate competency in performing administrative clerical duties.

-   Demonstrate accuracy in common medical insurance billing and coding procedures to ensure proper reimbursement.

-   Demonstrate accuracy in creating and managing fictitious Electronic Health/Medical Records (EHRs/EMRs).

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Medical Office Assistant: Administrative AA (Total 29)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 29** | |  |
| BSN 104 | Business Communication | 4 |
| MOA 235 | Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MOA 236A | Principles of ICD Medical Coding | 4.5 |
| MOA 236B | Principles of CPT Medical Coding | 4.5 |
| MOA 236C | Electronic Health/Medical Records | 2.5 |
| MOA 237 | Medical Insurance Billing | 3 |
| MOA 241 | Medical Terminology | 4.5 |
| MOA 249 | Medical Ethics and Law | 3 |