Administrative Assistant, Medical Option, Business Office Technology, A.S. Degree

Program Design

The Administrative Assistant, Medical Option, Business Office Technology associate degree provides students with the skills necessary to excel in the medical office environment. Students become proficient in keyboarding, word processing, medical terminology and medical transcription, office communication skills, integrated office systems, and medical office billing procedures and record keeping. Sociology, psychology and biology courses are also included in this program..

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time.  

Business Office Technology Requirements

BOT* 122 Writing Procedures 3
BOT* 111 Keyboarding for Info Pro I  3
BOT* 180 Medical Terminology 3
CSA* 115 Windows   2
Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3
Gen Ed MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy 3
      Subtotal: 17
BOT* 112 Keyboarding for Info Pro II 3
BOT* 137 Word Processing Applications  3
BOT* 280 Medical Machine Transcription 3
BOT* 164
ACC* 115
Office Accounting or
Financial Accounting  
3-4
Gen Ed   ENG* 200 : Advanced Composition or
COM* 173: Public Speaking
3
      Subtotal: 15-16
BOT* 230 Microsoft Office Suite Applications  3
BOT* 181 Medical Coding I  3
BOT* 251 Administrative Procedures  3
BOT* 114 ^ Skillbuilding I  1
Gen Ed BIO* 115: Human Biology  4
Gen Ed SOC* 101: Principles of Sociology  3
      Subtotal: 17
BOT* 182 Medical Coding II 3
BOT* 287 Foundations/Management of Medical Insurance  3
BOT* 288 Computer Applications in the Medical Office 3
ENG* 202
ENG* 203/BOT* 139   
Technical Writing or
Grammar, Usage and Style
3
Gen Ed Mode 3   3
Gen Ed Mode 1   3
      Subtotal: 18
       Total Credits Required: 66-67
^ May not be required based on proficiency.

In addition, the graduate will complete comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

Note: Students may elect to substitute BOT* 296: Cooperative Education/Work Experience for any equivalent BOT credit course with prior departmental approval.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Administrative Assistant--Medical, BOT Degree program requirements, graduates will

1. Read, understand, and prepare standard types of business communications.
2. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal, human relations skills.
3. Use appropriate business office procedures.
4. Understand and perform office accounting tasks.
5. Demonstrate the use of medical terminology.
6. Demonstrate correct billing and medical coding procedures.
7. Possess appropriate skills in the following software: operating system, word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, integrating office applications, and presentation graphics.
8. Demonstrate speed and accuracy in keyboarding skills.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog

Last Update: June 04 2008
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