Basic Medical Office Training, OSA
- Academic Year: 2023-2024
- Division / Department: Business Programs / Office Technology
- Degree Code: OTC.BMTR.OSA
This program prepares students for employment and advancement as an administrative professional in a medical office setting. Students will learn basic office procedures, including record keeping, as well as insurance coding, medical terminology, and pharmacology.
"Marketable Skills: . Communication Skills- Apply basic rules of grammar; utilize terminology applicable to business writing, speaking, and presentations . Teamwork- Work as a team to complete group projects and reach goals by considering different points of view and working with others . Time Management- Develop skills needed to complete tasks and meet deadlines . Critical Thinking- Make decisions and apply ethical standards using creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis of information . Software Integration- Produce documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations using Microsoft Office software . Desktop Publishing- Use publishing software to create finished documents and forms . Records Management- Use database software to create and maintain electronic records as well as apply records management theories to hard copy records . Customer Service- Apply principles and processes of customer service, including assessing customer needs, quality standards, and customer satisfaction
Semester I
| POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I
Course Description× POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I Lab Fee: $10.00 Studies current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment including telephone skills, time management, travel and meeting arrangements, mail processing, human relations and interview skills. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| HITT 1213 Coding & Insurance
Course Description× HITT 1213 Coding & Insurance Lab Fee: $20.00 Presents an overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPT coding and claims forms for reimbursement of medical services. Semester Hours 2 (1 lec/2 lab) |
2 hours |
| HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology
Course Description× HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application. Semester Hours 2 (2 lec) HITT 1205 Medical Terminology I Course Description× HITT 1205 Medical Terminology I Introduces the study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties. Semester Hours 2 (2 lec) |
2 hours |
| HITT 1311 Health Information Systems
Course Description× HITT 1311 Health Information Systems Lab Fee: $20.00 Introduces health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab) HITT 1301 Health Data Content & Structure Course Description× HITT 1301 Health Data Content & Structure Lab Fee: $20.00 Introduces systems and processes for collecting, maintaining and disseminating primary and secondary health-related information, including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms and screens. Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Information Technology program or approval of the program director. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| Total hours: | 10 hours |