The following courses are included in the Medical Office - Premier program. Courses are released one at a time to maximize learning. The Medical Office - Premier program has a total of 32 credit hours.
| MED 101 |
Introduction to Health Care |
1 Credit Hour |
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An overview of the evolution of medicine, the role of allied health professionals and the different medical specialties. |
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| BUS 100 |
Skills for Success |
2 Credit Hours |
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This course assists a learner who is
entering or reentering college. Students have opportunities for practicing skills necessary for
success in school, as well as strategies for time management, communication, and balancing
work/life responsibilities. Its intent is to prepare students for academic and professional success.
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| KYB 101 |
Keyboarding |
1 Credit Hour |
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This course provides students with correct
keyboarding techniques and typing procedures. Students work toward increasing typing
speed and accuracy.
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| ENG 101 |
Business English |
3 Credit Hours |
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A comprehensive study covering grammar,
editing, writing and usage skills vital to successful written communication. This course is
designed to assist students with the mechanics of writing and to improve their ability to write
clearly.
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| MED 102 |
Essentials of Medical Terminology |
3 Credit Hours |
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An exploration of the systems of the human body including the
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and
urinary systems as well as reproductive, integumentary,
blood/lymph, endocrine and nervous systems and how they relate
to each other. In addition, some of the most common diseases and
disorders affecting these systems and the treatments for them are discussed.
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| MED 104 |
Medical Office Procedures |
4 Credit Hours |
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Administrative procedures utilized in a
healthcare office setting covering communications, appointment scheduling and record keeping.
Students utilize Medisoft, medical office software, for patient account transactions.
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| MRS 101 |
Medical Records |
3 Credit Hours |
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An orientation to medical record forms and
content, medical record formats, numbering and filing systems, storage and retrieval systems, as
well as legal requirements for maintaining medical records.
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| MBL 101 |
Medical Billing I |
2 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the field of medical insurance billing and reimbursement including insurance payment methods,
HIPAA and the legal medical record, the billing and reimbursement cycle, physician coding and compliance, and claims processing. |
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| MBL 102 |
Medical Billing II |
2 Credit Hours |
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A continuation of the study of medical insurance billing and reimbursement including health care payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and CHAMPVA.
Worker's Compensation, disability and hospital billing are also addressed. Prerequisite: MBL 101
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| MCB 102 |
Medical Coding I |
2 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the field of medical coding and
compliance for physician practices. Course provides practice in linking diagnosis and procedure
codes correctly utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. |
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| MCB 103 |
Medical Coding II |
2 Credit Hours |
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A study of outpatient medical coding
procedures utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. Practice in coding diagnoses and procedures for
patient account records. Prerequisite: MCB 102 |
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| TRN 101 |
Beginning Medical Transcription |
4 Credit Hours |
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The study of medical
transcription and its practical application to comprehensive dictation including chart notes,
history and physicals, emergency room reports, consultations, initial office evaluations and
discharge summaries.
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| BUS 102 |
Career Exploration |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the world of work covering labor market information, career planning, job search techniques, resume preparation, interviewing skills and questions, and correspondence.
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A Career in a Medical Office!
