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Medical Office Administration
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
In Minneapolis College’s Medical Office Administration program, you will learn the clerical, computer and administrative support skills you need to become a key staff member for health-related organizations. The program will familiarize you with medical terminology, biology, hospital and laboratory office procedures, plus give you background in insurance coding and forms processing. Extensive hands-on experience with the latest computer hardware and software applications is central to the program. You will also be shown specifically how to apply those skills in a medical environment.
Classes also will focus on human relations, oral communication and professional development skills. You will receive further training to prepare correspondence, schedule appointments, record and chart information, and handle billings, as well as assist doctors and scientists with preparing speeches, articles, and conference proceedings.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Choose one of the Communications Studies courses from the list below
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CMST 1010 Or
CMST 1014 Or
CMST 2012
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Interpersonal Communications
Health Communication
Intercultural Communication
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3
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1
1,7
1,8
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MEDS 1230
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Health Care Documentation
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5
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MEDS 1245
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Human Diseases and Pharmacology
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5
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PSYC 1100
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Applying Psychology
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3
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5
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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BUSN 1154
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Business Communications
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3
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MEDS 1770
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Claims and Reimbursement
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4
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MEDS 1750
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Health Information Systems
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2
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MEDS 2500
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Medical Office Management
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3
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General Education
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Choose a course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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MEDS 1730
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Medical Coding
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4
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MEDS 1740
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Medical Office Law and Liability
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2
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MEDS 2555
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Medical Office Assistant Internship
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2
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PHIL 1171
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Ethics
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3
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6,9
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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General Education Courses (16 Credits):
To complete the Medical Office Administration A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 16 credits of General Education coursework. The coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas.
The Medical Office Assistant Program requires: Grades of “C” (2.0) or above in all required courses including BIOL 1127, BIOL 1128, the Communication Studies course and PHIL 1171. Students must also pass a criminal background check prior to internship placement. The College cannot guarantee placement in Medical Office Administration internships for students who do not have a clear background check.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.