2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 17, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Office Administration - Patient Representative (A25310PR), AAS


Purpose

The Medical Office Administration Patient Representative curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel working in a customer service capacity providing administrative and clerical support to patients and customers in an outpatient clinic and/or medical office setting.

Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, i medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum. Emphasis is placed on customer service and front end office duties to include frequent patient interaction.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare related organizations. Upon graduation, students would be better prepared to become certified in Patient Representative national exams.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Medical Office Administration curriculum.

Special Certifications

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply.

Program Curriculum


First Semester (Fall)


Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 2 | Credit Hours 16


Class Hours 12 | Lab Hours 6 | Credit Hours 15


Third Semester (Fall)


Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 6 | Credit Hours 18


Fourth Semester (Spring)


Class Hours 13 | Lab Hours 4| Credit Hours 15


Additional Curriculum Notes


  1. The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , PHI 215 , PHI 240 , REL 110 , or REL 221 .
  2. The following courses will not be counted towards graduation requirements if they are over (5) years old: CTS 130 .
  3. Potential Certifications

Upon Completion of the following Courses; OST 136 , CTS 130 , students are Eligible for Certification Test Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - Word, Excel.

Total Credit Hours 64