The medical front office program is designed to provide the student with those skills and competencies necessary to become employed in a variety of healthcare environments. Through hands-on experience the student will obtain employment preparation for an entry level medical front office position. The student will also review and work with a variety of medical office situations, procedures, as well as be able to properly utilize office equipment. The graduate will qualify for employment in any wide variety of medical office / healthcare environments.
MT-100 Medical Terminology - Upon completion of this course the student will know basic medical terminology. The student will be able to identify the combining forms, prefixes and suffixes of common medical terms, define and spell these terms as well as have knowledge of medical terminology pronunciation.
Prerequisite: None
90/0/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 9.0
MT-101 Human Anatomy & Physiology of Structural Systems – The student will learn the structures and functions of the human body. This includes the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system and the digestive system. The student will also study the reproductive system, urinary system, endocrine system, nervous system, and special senses of the human body.
Prerequisite: None
90/0/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 9.0
E-100 Business English - The student will review basic grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling designed to provide them with the comprehensive skills needed for effective Business English. Emphasis will be placed on correct usage in written communications.
Prerequisite: None
30/0/0 Clock Hours: 30 Quarter Credit Hours: 3.0
T-100 Medical Keyboarding – The student will master the layout of the keyboard assisting the students with memorization of letters, numbers, and functions of the keyboard. The students will also learn practice drills that will assist the student in speed and accuracy. The students will also master 10-key by touch.
Prerequisite: None
30/60/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 6.0
C-100 Introduction to Computers – The student will learn how to properly start and utilize a personal computer. The student will also obtain knowledge about computer technology, hardware, software, and how to utilize the internet for communication. The student will also learn how to use Microsoft Office.
Prerequisite: None
0/80/0 Clock Hours: 80 Quarter Credit Hours: 4.0
MA-100 Microsoft Applications – Introduces the basic functions of Microsoft Excel. The student will master creating and saving Excel documents, creating charts, numeric calculations within charts, and spreadsheets, as well as tables, columns, and rows. The student will also learn how to implement Excel within office settings. The student will also learn how to utilize PowerPoint and how to create presentations.
Prerequisite: None
30/60/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 6.0
O-400 Employment Preparation – The student will learn how to properly complete employment applications on paper and electronically, create resumes, dress appropriately for interviews, and interviewing skills and techniques.
Prerequisite: None
20/10/0 Clock Hours: 30 Quarter Credit Hours: 2.5
CM-200 Computerized Medical Office/Insurance – The student will obtain basic skills in scheduling appointments, day sheets, keeping patient ledgers, billing on claim forms, and time management skills.
Prerequisite: None
30/60/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 6.0
Tuition and Fees:
Registration: $100.00 Tuition: $8,875.00 Total Cost: $8,975.00 (Subject to change) (Course Qualifies for Financial Aid)
