Program Start Date: Fall term
Minimum Program Length: 64 academic weeks; 5 terms (day only); 64 credits
Curriculum Code: 35045
Program Description
Administrative Office Technology - Medical students develop the essential skills to work in or manage medical offices, medical records departments and other related health care facilities. Students focus on medical terminology; medical office procedures; microcomputer word processing, spreadsheet, database, communications and Internet applications; general office management; insurance, coding, billing and patient service skills.
Practical Experience
Students use up-to-date microcomputer hardware and software similar to that used in the medical industry. Projects simulate actual applications in today’s offices. Students develop effective communication, team-building and problem-solving skills. They gain practical experience in local doctors’ offices and health care facilities through scheduled internships.
Professional Opportunities
Medical records assistant, medical office assistant, medical administrative assistant, insurance and billing specialist and patient records clerk.
Unique Aspects
Students must earn CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certifications prior to being placed in the required field placement course.
Students in the AOT-Medical (AOT-M) program must complete a criminal background investigation (CBI), drug screen, and update immunizations (if applicable), at their own expense prior to participating in any internship/clinical/co-op experience. Clinical/co-op facilities will determine the eligibility of the student to participate at their site and may exercise discretion regarding convictions more than 10 years ago or convictions that indicate a pattern of criminal behavior.
Students who do not pass the drug screen or do not meet the employers CBI standards will be immediately withdrawn from the program. The CBI and drug screening will be initiated by the program faculty after the student has been accepted into the program but prior to beginning any clinical experience. For more information, please visit the Criminal Background Investigations and Drug Testing Policy section of the SCC webpage.
Students in the AOT-Medical (AOT-M) program should be aware that additional costs will be incurred for uniforms, immunizations and CPR certification.
EEDA Career Cluster:
Health Science
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