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Rebecca Simons
712-262-7141 Ext. 8638
1-877-807-9585 Ext 8638

rsimons@iowalakes.edu

77 Credits

Associate in Applied Science

Spencer

 

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The Medical Office Technology program is designed to prepare the student for these specialized areas within a medical facility:

•     Transcription
•     Coding
•     Medical Billing and Insurance
•     Medical Records
•     Patient Accounts
•     Front Desk and Automated Medical Software 

Graduates may sit for national certification in coding, billing and/or transcription following graduation. 

The U.S. Department of Labor lists these occupations in the top ten areas where there is a necessity for qualified individuals.  There is a need for these professionals and employment opportunities are vast.

Graduates are employed in:

•     Clinics
•     Regional facilities
•     Hospitals
•     Specialty offices
•     Insurance firms
•     Third party billing companies
•     Government offices in health areas

 

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Program Curriculum
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Freshman Fall Semester 
ADM-116 Keyboarding II 3
ADM-254 Business Professionalism 1
BIO-163 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 4
CSC-110 Intro to Computers 3
HSC-114 Medical Terminology 3
MAP-111 Medical Office Management I 3
SDV-090 College 101 0
Total Credits - Fall Freshman 17
   
Freshman Spring Semester  
ADM-255 Business Professionalism II 0
BCA-134 Word Processing 3
BUS-110 Business Math and Calculators 3
ENG-101 Elements of Writing 3
HSC-217 Introduction to Pathology 3
MAP-117 Medical Office Management II 3
SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3
Total Credits - Spring Freshman 18
   
Sophomore Fall Semester  
ACC-111 Intro to Accounting 3
ADM-354 Business Professionalism III 0
BCA-152 Comprehensive Spreadsheets 3
ENG-105 Composition I 3
HIT-244 Basic CPT Coding 3
MAP-133 Medical Transcription 3
MAP-141 Medical Insurance 3
Total Credits - Fall Sophomore 18
   
Sophomore Spring Semester  
ACC-161 Payroll Accounting 3
ACC-311 Computer Accounting 3
ADM-355 Business Professionalism IV 1
HIT-245 Basic ICD-9-CM Coding 3
MAP-128 Automated Medical Office 2
MAP-135 Medical Transcription II 3
MAP515 Pharmacology 3
Total Credits - Spring Sophomore 18
   
Summer Semester  
BUS-161 Human Relations 3
MAP-940 Practicum Medical Office Technology 3
Total Credits - Summer 6
   
   
Core Requirement 
Concentration Area Requirement
General Education Requirement
Elective

 

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