MED 264 — Medical Assisting Overview
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 3 Total 5 0 15 10 Special Note: P/C indicates Prerequisite or Corequisite course required; see College Catalog for specific course information. Total Semester Hours Required for Medical Assisting A.A.S. Degree: 65 * Total Semester Hours Required for Medical Assisting Basics Certificate: 12 # Total Semester Hours Required for Medical Assisting Certificate: 16 MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION A25310 A.A.S. Degree/Diploma/Certificates The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area sele cted within this curriculum. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare relate d organizations. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams. MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION A25310 A.A.S. Degree/Diploma/Certificate Special Class Lab Credit Note Hours Hours Hours Fall Semester (First Year) + ACA 115 Success & Study Ski