Total Units 24 - 25
All courses require a “C” (2.0) or higher.
- Students will be able to demonstrate skills to work at a front office at a health care facility.
Medical Office Administration
Medical Office Administration Certificate of Achievement 2021-2022
(Major #C.4502.CA)
The Certificate of Achievement in Medical Office Administration program is designed to prepare the individual with front office skills for a physician’s office, hospital, clinic, laboratory, pharmaceutical company, or health insurance company. Medical Office Administrators manage patients’ medical records, file insurance forms, schedule appointments and arrange clinical procedures. They may be in charge of billing and bookkeeping, and keeping track of office inventory, ordering medical and office supplies as needed.
Major requirements (24 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
| Course | Course Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOl 5 or BIOL 25 or BIOL 122 |
Human Biology or Human Anatomy and Physiology or Introduction to concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology |
4 4 3 |
| COMM 10 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| HCA 5 | Introduction to Health Care and Careers | 3 |
| HCA 103 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| HCA 104 | Medical Billing Procedures | 4 |
| IS 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 |
| OT 10 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OT 17 | Job Retention and Responsibilities | 1 |
