Medical Administrative Assistant (MS)

The Medical Administrative Assistant degree program provides students with an extensive background in medical terminology and transcription along with knowledge of third-party billing and records management. Computer skills needed for competitive employment such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, medical softward are also integrated into the course work. Employment opportunities are found in a variety of medical settings such as physician's offices, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, research laboratories, public health departments, and health maintenance organizations.

The program includes a hands-on work experience through Cooperative Education and Internships which integrate classroom study with a supervised work experience.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   LA-ELECTIVE 1 Liberal Arts Elective(s) (OL) 3   OFT102 2 Keyboarding 2: Speed Development (OL) 3   OFT114   Business Communications (OL) 3   OFT116 3 Medical Terminology 3   OFT123   Word Processing for the Office (OL, CT) 3   BIO108   The Body in Health and Disease 3   CMP101   Composition 1 (OL, CT) 3   LA-ELECTIVE 4 Liberal Arts Elective(s) (OL) 3   OFT201   Keyboarding 3: Advanced Document Processing (OL) 3   OFT222   Spreadsheet and Presentation Applications (CT) 3   ACC104   Essentials of Accounting for Business 3   ALH118   Third Party Reimbursement 3   CMP104-150   Composition 2 Elective (OL, CT) 3   OFT219   Medical Office Procedures 3   SPE102/104   Speech or Small Group Communication 3   COP202 5 Cooperative Education/Internship (OL) 3   LA-ELECTIVE   Liberal Arts Elective(s) (OL) 3   OFT140   Comprehensive Medical Transcription 4   OFT226   Records Management and Database Application (OL) 3   OFT240   Administrative Office Management 3

Notes  1 Students who are not computer literate are encouraged to select CPS100.  2 Individuals with NO previous Keyboarding/Typewriting experience or individuals who type fewer than 35 words per minute should take OFT101 in the first semester. Individuals who type 45 or more words per minute AND have knowledge of MSWord should enroll in OFT201, and upon successful completion can receive 3 credits for OFT102 by Evaluation Credit by Certificate/License through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.  3 Students must attain a final grade of C- to meet graduation requirement.  4 Recommend PSY118.  5 Students may be eligible for COP202 exemption. Please see the COP202 Coop Ed/Internship Exemption Form found on the Academic Department Web page for details. If exemption is approved, student must complete a 3-credit open elective.