Certificate of Business in Medical Office Administration
Overview
A certificate in medical office administration will jump-start your career at a hospital, outpatient clinic, or group practice. Students will learn essential skills for the healthcare office environment. The focus of the program is solely on clerical/administrative functions and does not include clinical training. Graduates will be equipped to manage tasks such as scheduling, billing, and patient records, making them indispensable to healthcare teams.
Upon completing the Medical Office Administration certificate, students will be able to demonstrate:
The ability to interpret and apply various insurance policies, procedures, and regulations using electronic health record systems to ensure accurate billing and coding, scheduling, and record maintenance.
The ability to communicate effectively by working collaboratively with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients using written, verbal, nonverbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Business Department for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, AOT, ARV, BAF, BUS, CPT, MGT, and MKT.
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
AOT-110 |
Document Formatting Document Formatting ID: AOT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes speed, accuracy, and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies. |
• | 3 | |||
| AHS-102 |
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology ID: AHS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| AOT-196 |
Office Confidentiality and Security Office Confidentiality and Security ID: AOT-196 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of legal issues encountered in the office environment to include accessibility, interviewing, HIPPA and other rules as they apply to specific types of offices. Office security issues and basic response to crisis are also reviewed. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (13 Credit Hours) |
ACC-111 |
Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts ID: ACC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions--collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| AOT-134 |
Office Communications Office Communications ID: AOT-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of grammar, punctuation, and written communication skills for the office environment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| AOT-220 |
Medical Office Administrative Procedures Medical Office Administrative Procedures ID: AOT-220 Credit Hours: 4 This course provides a study of insurance processing, medical insurance coding, electronic health records, computer applications and the use of other business machines for the medical receptionist and other front-office medical personnel. |
• | 4 | ||||
| AOT-252 |
Medical Systems and Procedures Medical Systems and Procedures ID: AOT-252 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of proficiency in integrating skills commonly performed in medical offices. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (4 Credit Hours) |
AOT-271 |
SCWE in Administrative Office Technolog SCWE in Administrative Office Technolog ID: AOT-271 Credit Hours: 4 This course integrates office skills within an approved work site related to administrative office technology. |
• | 4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 29 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$5,800.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
AOT-110 |
Document Formatting Document Formatting ID: AOT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes speed, accuracy, and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies. |
• | 3 | |||
| AHS-102 |
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology ID: AHS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| AOT-196 |
Office Confidentiality and Security Office Confidentiality and Security ID: AOT-196 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of legal issues encountered in the office environment to include accessibility, interviewing, HIPPA and other rules as they apply to specific types of offices. Office security issues and basic response to crisis are also reviewed. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
ACC-111 |
Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts ID: ACC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions--collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| AOT-134 |
Office Communications Office Communications ID: AOT-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of grammar, punctuation, and written communication skills for the office environment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (7 Credit Hours) |
AOT-220 |
Medical Office Administrative Procedures Medical Office Administrative Procedures ID: AOT-220 Credit Hours: 4 This course provides a study of insurance processing, medical insurance coding, electronic health records, computer applications and the use of other business machines for the medical receptionist and other front-office medical personnel. |
• | 4 | |||
| AOT-252 |
Medical Systems and Procedures Medical Systems and Procedures ID: AOT-252 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of proficiency in integrating skills commonly performed in medical offices. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (4 Credit Hours) |
AOT-271 |
SCWE in Administrative Office Technolog SCWE in Administrative Office Technolog ID: AOT-271 Credit Hours: 4 This course integrates office skills within an approved work site related to administrative office technology. |
• | 4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 29 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$5,800.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Go straight to the workforce
The majority of MTC graduates go directly into the workforce. This program is preparation for direct entry into the job market.
Continue at MTC with another credential
Many students go on to pursue an Associate Degree in Business Administration while others go into the Medical Assisting program here at MTC.
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