Medical Office Administration Diploma (D25310)

The Medical Office Administration diploma prepares individuals for a broad range of administrative positions in healthcare. Students receive training in computer applications, oral and written communication, medical terminology, and electronic health records. Graduates should qualify for a variety of entry level employment opportunities.

Course and Hour Requirements

Major Courses

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

or

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
0
10

1

or

WBL 112Work-Based Learning I
0
20

2

or

WBL 121Work-Based Learning II
0
10

1

or

WBL 122Work-Based Learning II
0
20

2

 

HMT 110Intro to Healthcare Mgt
3
0

3

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3
0

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3
0

3

OST 130Comprehensive Keyboarding
2
2

3

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting
2
2

3

OST 137Office Applications I
2
2

3

OST 148Med Ins & Billing
3
0

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3
0

3

OST 164Office Editing
3
0

3

OST 280Electronic Health Records
2
2

3

Total Major Hours: 31-32

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Total General Education Hours: 6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37-38

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

or

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
0
10

1

or

WBL 112Work-Based Learning I
0
20

2

or

WBL 121Work-Based Learning II
0
10

1

or

WBL 122Work-Based Learning II
0
20

2

 

MED 121Medical Terminology I
3
0

3

OST 130Comprehensive Keyboarding
2
2

3

OST 148Med Ins & Billing
3
0

3

OST 164Office Editing
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
11
4-22
13-14

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
HMT 110Intro to Healthcare Mgt
3
0

3

MED 122Medical Terminology II
3
0

3

OST 134Text Entry & Formatting
2
2

3

OST 137Office Applications I
2
2

3

OST 149Medical Legal Issues
3
0

3

OST 280Electronic Health Records
2
2

3

Total Credit Hours:
15
6
18

Summer Term

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
6
0
6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37-38

DiplomaCollege Transfer
Yes
No