Program Overview
This 60 credit-hour program is designed for individuals seeking a rewarding career in healthcare as a Health Care Office Manager. Develop the skills necessary to manage the day-to-day office operations of a medical facility. This degree prepares the student for employment in medical offices, clinics, extended care facilities, home health care agencies, or various departments within acute-care settings. For more information attend a Health Career Information Session or schedule an appointment with your academic advisor or program coordinator.
Program Requirements
Plan of Study Grid | First Semester |
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| BIO 135 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| HSC 112 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| MOA 100 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MOA 145 | Health Care Records Management | 2 |
| | Hours | 14 |
| Second Semester |
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| BIO 136 | Introduction to Human Disease | 3 |
HSC 225
| Language and Health
or Tesol Practicum | 3 |
| MGT 111 | Introduction to Business Organization | 3 |
| MGT 150 | Business Math 1 | 3 |
| MOA 150 | Math Applications in Health Care | 1 |
| MOA 235 | Health Care Office Procedures | 3 |
| | Hours | 16 |
| Third Semester |
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| |
| 3 |
| MGT 270 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MOA 195 | Principles of Health Insurance Billing | 3 |
| MOA 245 | Health Care Office Management | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Semester |
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| 2 | 3 |
| 6 |
| MOA 299 | Medical Office Capstone | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology + | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| | Total Hours | 60 |
Electives
Select nine credit hours from the following courses:
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HED 200 | Health | 3 |
| HED 204 | Women's Health | 3 |
| HED 206 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HSC 104 | Health Care Technology and Informatics | 2 |
| HSC 105 | Introduction to Health Care Today | 2 |
| HSC 165 | Basic Pharmacology | 1 |
| HSC 213 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 2 |
| MOA 215 | Clinical Procedures | 8 |
| MOA 265 | Medical Receptionist Externship | 3 |
| MOA 280 | Medical Assistant Externship | 3 |
| MOA 291 | Certified Medical Assistant Exam Review | 1 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Program outcomes for graduates of the Health Care Office Manager Degree include:
- understand the functions of medical office management.
- communicate effectively with employees, patients and all members of the health care team.
- use interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- demonstrate knowledge of general management functions.
- demonstrate knowledge of bookkeeping, insurance, collections and managed care systems.
- demonstrate knowledge of medical office health and safety regulations.
- demonstrate an understanding of the medicolegal implications and responsibilities related to the functioning of a medical office.
- perform operational and maintenance functions; i.e., inventory of supplies and equipment, routine maintenance of equipment.
- utilize computer software to maintain office systems.
