Medical Office Professional

Provides knowledge of fundamental accounting standards, concepts and practices utilized in the preparation and analysis of financial reports for non-corporate and corporate business entities. Topics include business transactions and accounting records, the accounting cycle, financial statements, internal controls, current assets and liabilities, fixed assets and depreciation. Minimum ”C” grade required. 

Vocabulary and terms used in the medical professions. Meanings of root words, prefixes and suffixes are studied. Proficiency is gained in analyzing medical words and in understanding how the word elements relate and apply to medicine. (A grade of ”C” or higher required to continue in medical programs.)

Basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Systems studied include integumentary, musculo-skeletal, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine and reproductive. (A grade of ”C” or higher required to continue in medical programs.)

Provides a foundation for gaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for college success. Students will learn to make a successful transition to higher education by setting up a pattern of success that will last the rest of their lives. Students will define goals and develop thinking skills, learning strategies and personal qualities essential to both academic and career success. Please note: Students who have served active military duty (excluding basic training and AIT) may be exempt from the Student Success course. Student must provide a copy of DD214 or other official military documentation to the registrar for verification.

Continuation of ACCT 110. Topics include payroll, partnership and corporate accounting, investments, long-term debt, statement of cash flows, financial analysis and departmental accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 110. Minimum ”C” grade required. 

This course is designed to introduce students to the medical field and the duties and responsibilities of the medical assistant. The student will gain an understanding of the history of medicine, privacy laws, medical ethics, and patient care and procedures. Additionally, the privacy law (HIPAA) will be studied with regards to how it impacts the role of a medical assistant, particularly what can and cannot be shared outside of this legislation. Material, situations and work in a medical front office. The perspective of the medical assistant is emphasized. Communication skills, recording patient histories, office accounting, secretarial, reception and other clerical skills are stressed.

Pathology of diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnoses and treatment options for diseases and conditions of the human body.

Develops the ability to operate and maintain the computer efficiently. Using specialized programs, students will learn about billing office processes, handling patient records and transactions (new patients, immunizations records, insurance information, etc.), processing payments, correspondence and other computerrelated tasks.

A formal system for converting descriptions of diseases, injuries and health care procedures into numeric and alphanumeric designations. Students will learn to place code numbers and correlate to procedures performed to test or correct diagnoses.

Identification of the classification and uses of medicines, vaccines, etc. Included are the correct procedures for administration of these materials.

To build knowledge of medications and how the drugs are used to treat most diseases. Introduction of Nutrition and supplements, herbs, and vitamins.

Transcription of medical terms and cases. Reports are generated including the first stage of treatment through discharge.

An overview of processing medical insurance claims. Special topics may include Medicare, various types of insurances, refilling, resubmitting, etc. Coding skills attained in MOP 160 will be used. Prerequisite: MOP 160.

Advanced level medical office coding course for CPT and ICD-10- CM coding systems. Students will apply the techniques learned to code patient services. Correct principles of coding, HIPAA tips and coding points will be covered. Prerequisite: MOP 160.

Ethical principles and legal regulations governing a medical practice.

Documentation of all procedures performed on patients. The new EMR technology replaces the old patient ”chart.”Students will become familiar with software and its capabilities including communication with pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, their care providers and patients.

The CPC Exam Preparation course reviews the principles and purpose of the CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding manuals. Students learn skills to become better coders and assign procedures and diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity. Upon successful completion of the class, each student will be eligible to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) exam. Prerequisite: MOP 260.

On-the-job work experience. The student works at a medical facility off-campus. Prerequisite: The student must meet department criteria to be eligible for internship.