Medical Office Administration - Leadership

The Medical Office Administration Leadership curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative professionals in a variety of healthcare settings, including medical offices, medical billing and coding environments, dental practices, patient services, and medical documentation roles.

Coursework includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical insurance and billing, and medical legal and ethical issues. The curriculum also incorporates leadership and workplace readiness skills through courses in business ethics, professional development, customer service, and personal finance. Additional topics may be included based on the specific subject area selected within the program.

Graduates should be qualified for employment in a wide range of healthcare-related organizations, including medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other allied health environments.

Upon graduation from the Medical Office Administration Associate Degree program, students (at their own discretion and expense) may be eligible to sit for a medical coding certification exam through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Graduates may choose to pursue industry credentials through other certifying agencies.

Program Requirements

The requirements for the Medical Office Administration program include:

1. A completed medical form including all required immunizations prior to enrolling in WBL-111; and

2. A urine drug screen and criminal background check required prior to enrolling in WBL-111.

3. ***WBL-111 is a work-based learning experience with a college approved employer in which students will spend

   160 hours in a medical facility. WBL-111 Work-Based Learning is an option for the associate degree only***

Note: All MED and OST prefix courses in the Medical Office Administration program required a grade of “C” or better.