Medical Office Administration
Mission
The mission of the Medical Office Administration Department of Alamance Community College is to educate each of our students to develop marketable, lifelong learning skills for successfully employment in a globally competitive, or diverse health care environment or to transfer to a four-year academic institution.
Medical Office Administration trains students as medical office professionals to respond to 
the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace.
Program Description
This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices. Course work will include medical terminology; information systems; office management; medical coding, billing and insurance; legal and ethical issues; and formatting and word processing. Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments. Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other health-care related organizations.
What will you learn?
•Proficient use of integrated software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications
•Medical terminology for all major body systems and medical specialties
•Medical insurance concepts including procedural and diagnostic coding and reimbursement
•Records management systems
•Basic accounting principles
•Analysis and coordination of office systems and duties
•Emphasis on technical and non-technical skills
•Perform various medical office functions within an Electronic Healthcare Record simulated system
Program Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and apply billing guidelines through completion/preparation of accurate CMS-1500
- Demonstrate knowledge of insurance policies / billing guidelines and skill set of a Medical
- Work successfully within an Electronic Health Records system performing registrations, billing functions and records management.
- Apply diagnostic and procedural codes by extrapolating key information from the Medical Thus, demonstrating knowledge and skill by achieving a Medical Billing Certificate an passing exams/assessments throughout the program.
What can you earn?
Associate in Applied Science Degree
•Medical Office Administration
•MOA concentration in Medical Auditor
Certificates
•Medical Coding, Billing and Insurance
•Health Care Clerical
Diploma
•Medical Auditor
Career opportunities
Become a healthcare professional working in hospitals, physician offices, clinics, central billing
offices and other health-care facilities
Salary potential in NC (provided by payscale.com)
Medical Auditor
Entry-level range: $15.38- $30.84 per hour
Experienced range $20.98-$34.65 per hour
Medical Coder
$12.00-$25.00 per hour
Medical Biller
$12.00-$20.00 per hour
Medical Office
$10.00-$16.75 per hour
Contact us
To learn more about the Office Administration program, contact
Kim McKenzie
336-506-4166
Kim.McKenzie@alamancecc.edu
Medical Office Administration department
336-506-4166.
print Medical Office Administration • Semester by Semester
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | 1 |
ACA-111 College Student Success PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the college's physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives. Register for this class |
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| OST-131 | Keyboarding | 3 | 2 |
OST-131 Keyboarding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and development of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system. Register for this class |
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| OST-136 | Word Processing | 4 | 3 |
OST-136 Word Processing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment. Register for this class |
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| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 4 | 3 |
OST-137 Office Applications I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment. Register for this class |
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| OST-141 | Medical Office Terms I | 3 | 3 |
OST-141 Medical Office Terms I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-148 | Medical Insurance and Billing | 3 | 3 |
OST-148 Medical Insurance and Billing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 18 | 15 | |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-134 | Text Entry & Formatting | 4 | 3 |
OST-134 Text Entry & Formatting PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • OST 131 or appropriate placement scoreThis course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability. Register for this class |
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| OST-142 | Medical Office Terms II | 3 | 3 |
OST-142 Medical Office Terms II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 | 3 |
OST-164 Office Editing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text. Register for this class |
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| OST-248 | Diagnostic Coding | 4 | 3 |
OST-248 Diagnostic Coding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. Register for this class |
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | 15 | |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED-116 | Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology | 5 | 4 |
MED-116 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • DRE-098This course introduces basic anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between body structure and function and the procedures common to health care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify body system components and functions relating this knowledge to the delivery of health care. Register for this class |
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| OST-165 | Advanced Office Editing | 4 | 3 |
OST-165 Advanced Office Editing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is designed to develop proficiency in advanced editing skills needed in the office environment. Emphasis is placed on the application of creating effective electronic office documents. Upon completion, students should be able to apply advanced editing skills to compose text. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 9 | 7 | |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 3 |
OST-149 Medical Legal Issues PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. Register for this class |
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| OST-153 | Office Finance Solutions | 4 | 3 |
OST-153 Office Finance Solutions PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office. Register for this class |
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| OST-181 | Office Procedures | 4 | 3 |
OST-181 Office Procedures PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the skills and procedures needed in today's office. Topics include effectively interacting with co-workers and the public, processing simple financial and informational documents, and performing functions typical of today's offices. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential for functioning in the total office context. Register for this class |
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| OST-184 | Records Management | 4 | 3 |
OST-184 Records Management PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system. Register for this class |
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| OST-247 | Procedure Coding | 4 | 3 |
OST-247 Procedure Coding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility. Register for this class |
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| *OST-247 (Major Options OST-135, 138, 236, BUS-115, MKT-223) | - | - | |
| Math/Science Elective | - | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 19 | 18 | |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 3 |
ENG-115 Oral Communication PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • Take DRE-096This course introduces the basic principles of oral communication in both small group and public settings. Emphasis is placed on the components of the communication process, group decision-making, and public address. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the principles of effective oral communication in small group and public settings. Register for this class |
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| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 3 |
COM-231 Public Speaking PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • RED-070 or DRE-096This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. Register for this class |
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| AND: | - | - | |
| OST-244 | Medical Document Processing | 4 | 3 |
OST-244 Medical Document Processing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides a hands-on approach in processing medical documents. Emphasis is placed on creating and editing medical documents. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare accurately formatted medical documents. Register for this class |
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| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I | 20 | 2 |
WBL-112 Work-Based Learning I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Register for this class |
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| AND: | - | - | |
| OST-286 | Professional Development | 3 | 3 |
OST-286 Professional Development PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a professional image in the office. Topics include interpersonal skills, health lifestyles, appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multicultural awareness, and professional etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these attributes in the classroom, office, and society. Register for this class |
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| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 36 | 17 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 72 | |||
print Medical Auditor Concentration • Semester by Semester
The combination of MED-121/MED-122 may be substituted for OST-141/OST-142.| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | 1 |
ACA-111 College Student Success PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the college's physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives. Register for this class |
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| OST-131 | Keyboarding | 3 | 2 |
OST-131 Keyboarding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and development of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system. Register for this class |
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| OST-137 | Office Applications I | 4 | 3 |
OST-137 Office Applications I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment. Register for this class |
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| OST-141 | Medical Office Terms I | 3 | 3 |
OST-141 Medical Office Terms I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-148 | Medical Insurance and Billing | 3 | 3 |
OST-148 Medical Insurance and Billing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 14 | 12 | |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-134 | Text Entry & Formatting | 4 | 3 |
OST-134 Text Entry & Formatting PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • OST 131 or appropriate placement scoreThis course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability. Register for this class |
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| OST-138 | Office Applications II | 4 | 3 |
OST-138 Office Applications II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is designed to improve the proficiency in the utilization of software applications used in business offices through a hands-on approach. Emphasis is placed on in-depth usage of software to create a variety of documents applicable to current business environments. Upon completion, students should be able to master the skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications. Register for this class |
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| OST-142 | Medical Office Terms II | 3 | 3 |
OST-142 Medical Office Terms II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-164 | Office Editing | 3 | 3 |
OST-164 Office Editing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text. Register for this class |
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| OST-247 | Procedure Coding | 4 | 3 |
OST-247 Procedure Coding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility. Register for this class |
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 21 | 18 | |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-248 | Diagnostic Coding | 4 | 3 |
OST-248 Diagnostic Coding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 4 | 3 | |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 3 |
OST-149 Medical Legal Issues PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. Register for this class |
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| OST-153 | Office Finance Solutions | 4 | 3 |
OST-153 Office Finance Solutions PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office. Register for this class |
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| OST-181 | Office Procedures | 4 | 3 |
OST-181 Office Procedures PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the skills and procedures needed in today's office. Topics include effectively interacting with co-workers and the public, processing simple financial and informational documents, and performing functions typical of today's offices. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential for functioning in the total office context. Register for this class |
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| OST-184 | Records Management | 4 | 3 |
OST-184 Records Management PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system. Register for this class |
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| OST-264 | Medical Auditing | 3 | 3 |
OST-264 Medical Auditing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides instruction on how to apply regulations and policies to perform medical record audits for provider services. Emphasis is placed on understanding the scope of an audit, statistical sampling methodologies, performing a medical record audit, and compiling data for reports to improve the revenue cycle for healthcare services. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a medical audit. Register for this class |
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| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 21 | 18 | |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-243 | Med Office Simulation | 4 | 3 |
OST-243 Med Office Simulation PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • OST 148This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections. Register for this class |
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| OST-265 | Healthcare Compliance and Regulations | 4 | 3 |
OST-265 Healthcare Compliance and Regulations PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides instruction in the areas of healthcare regulations, medical necessity, health and privacy laws, and compliance practices. Emphasis is placed on regulatory control and compliance issues as well as Medicare regulations related to billing. Upon completion, students should be able to abstract the medical documentation for the purpose of medical necessity and apply regulations that are important in the medical auditing process. Register for this class |
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| OST-266 | Advanced Medical Auditing | 4 | 3 |
OST-266 Advanced Medical Auditing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides instruction on finalizing the audit report, determining trends of a healthcare facility, and communicating the audit report. Emphasis is placed on determining the audit report contents, analyzing the coding trends, compiling a formal report of findings, and delivering the audit results. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and present an audit report to the healthcare facility. Register for this class |
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| OST-286 | Professional Development | 3 | 3 |
OST-286 Professional Development PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a professional image in the office. Topics include interpersonal skills, health lifestyles, appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multicultural awareness, and professional etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these attributes in the classroom, office, and society. Register for this class |
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| Choose one from the following: | |||
ENG-115 Oral Communication PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • Take DRE-096This course introduces the basic principles of oral communication in both small group and public settings. Emphasis is placed on the components of the communication process, group decision-making, and public address. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the principles of effective oral communication in small group and public settings. Register for this class |
ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 3 |
COM-231 Public Speaking PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • RED-070 or DRE-096This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. Register for this class |
COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 18 | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 66 | |||
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| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-141 | Medical Office Terms I | 3 | 3 |
OST-141 Medical Office Terms I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-142 | Medical Office Terms II | 3 | 3 |
OST-142 Medical Office Terms II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-148 | Medical Insurance and Billing | 3 | 3 |
OST-148 Medical Insurance and Billing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. Register for this class |
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| OST-149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 3 |
OST-149 Medical Legal Issues PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. Register for this class |
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| OST-243 | Med Office Simulation | 4 | 3 |
OST-243 Med Office Simulation PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • OST 148This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections. Register for this class |
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| OST-247 | Procedure Coding | 4 | 3 |
OST-247 Procedure Coding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility. Register for this class |
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| OST-248 | Diagnostic Coding | 4 | 3 |
OST-248 Diagnostic Coding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. Register for this class |
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| OST-264 | Medical Auditing | 3 | 3 |
OST-264 Medical Auditing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides instruction on how to apply regulations and policies to perform medical record audits for provider services. Emphasis is placed on understanding the scope of an audit, statistical sampling methodologies, performing a medical record audit, and compiling data for reports to improve the revenue cycle for healthcare services. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a medical audit. Register for this class |
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| OST-265 | Healthcare Compliance and Regulations | 4 | 3 |
OST-265 Healthcare Compliance and Regulations PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides instruction in the areas of healthcare regulations, medical necessity, health and privacy laws, and compliance practices. Emphasis is placed on regulatory control and compliance issues as well as Medicare regulations related to billing. Upon completion, students should be able to abstract the medical documentation for the purpose of medical necessity and apply regulations that are important in the medical auditing process. Register for this class |
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| OST-266 | Advanced Medical Auditing | 4 | 3 |
OST-266 Advanced Medical Auditing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides instruction on finalizing the audit report, determining trends of a healthcare facility, and communicating the audit report. Emphasis is placed on determining the audit report contents, analyzing the coding trends, compiling a formal report of findings, and delivering the audit results. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and present an audit report to the healthcare facility. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 35 | 30 | |
printHealth Care Clerical Certificate
In order to complete the Healthcare Clerical Certificate at Alamance Community College, students must earn 18 hours of college credit in the categories listed in the table.| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 4 | 3 |
OST-136 Word Processing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment. Register for this class |
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| OST-141 | Medical Office Terms I | 3 | 3 |
OST-141 Medical Office Terms I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-142 | Medical Office Terms II | 3 | 3 |
OST-142 Medical Office Terms II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-148 | Medical Insurance and Billing | 3 | 3 |
OST-148 Medical Insurance and Billing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. Register for this class |
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| OST-243 | Med Office Simulation | 4 | 3 |
OST-243 Med Office Simulation PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • OST 148This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections. Register for this class |
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| OST-244 | Medical Document Processing | 4 | 3 |
OST-244 Medical Document Processing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides a hands-on approach in processing medical documents. Emphasis is placed on creating and editing medical documents. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare accurately formatted medical documents. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 21 | 18 | |
printMedical Coding Billing and Insurance Certificate
In order to complete the Medical Coding, Billing and Insurance Certificate at Alamance Community College, students must earn 18 hours of college credit in the categories listed in the table.| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| OST-141 | Medical Office Terms I | 3 | 3 |
OST-141 Medical Office Terms I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-142 | Medical Office Terms II | 3 | 3 |
OST-142 Medical Office Terms II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Register for this class |
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| OST-148 | Medical Insurance and Billing | 3 | 3 |
OST-148 Medical Insurance and Billing PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. Register for this class |
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| OST-243 | Med Office Simulation | 4 | 3 |
OST-243 Med Office Simulation PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • OST 148This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections. Register for this class |
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| OST-247 | Procedure Coding | 4 | 3 |
OST-247 Procedure Coding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility. Register for this class |
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| OST-248 | Diagnostic Coding | 4 | 3 |
OST-248 Diagnostic Coding PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 21 | 18 | |
Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other health-care related organizations.