Medical Office Technology
Career Overview
Medical Office Assistants routinely work in a specialty practice, hospital, clinic, or related healthcare organization. They typically schedule appointments, organize and maintain files, prepare reports and letters, and design office system procedures. They are also responsible for billing and collections for their practices.
Length & Cost of Training
The 352-hour program prepares students with the skills needed to successfully work in the administrative are of a medical office.
Prerequisites
- Previous college experience or assessment of entry level academic skills in reading, writing and math
- Documentation or assessment of computer skills: MS Word and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm
Coursework
| Class | Hours |
|---|---|
| Medical Law & Ethics for Health Pros (PBHL 1001) | 16 |
| Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) | 64 |
| Medical Office Procedures (MDCA 1021) | 64 |
| Medical Insurance/Coding (MDCA 1043) | 48 |
| Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) | 48 |
| Computers in Health Care (HITT 1011) | 32 |
| Clinical - Medical Administrative (MDCA 1060) (or one year equivalent experience) |
80 |
| Total | 352 |
| *Course offerings vary by semester | |
For more information
Please call 972-238-6950 or
email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or
visit our website Health Professions Home
Please call 972-238-6950 or
email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or
visit our website Health Professions Home
Continuing Education Class Listings
Spring 2010