Medical Office Technology
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Over the next several years, careers in the medical field are expected to grow at an astronomical rate. A degree or certificate in Medical Office Technology will provide you with a solid skills set to become a vital part of a medical office team anywhere in the country. Your desire to help others paired with your exceptional organizational skills will make you a hot commodity in this expanding field.
You might choose this career area if you are interested in helping others by assisting with clinical and administrative functions in the health care system. Depending on your area of focus, you will perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes, and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician, including taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Your natural ability to put patients at their ease, combined with your careful attention to detail and ability to get along with all kinds of people, will make you a valuable asset to any medical team.
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Program Description
The PPCC Medical Office Technology Program offers an Associate of Applied Science degree that provides training for entry-level employment as a Medical Assistant. In addition, there are five Certificate options in specialized areas of medical office technology, including Clinical Office Assistant, Medical Coding Specialist, Medical Receptionist, Medical Transcriptionist, and Phlebotomy.
Career Path Notes
You can earn a Certificate in one or more areas, depending on your interests and career goals, and continue on to earn your AAS degree.
Program Information
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For More Information
Call the Division of Health, Environmental, Natural and Physical Sciences at 719-502-3400.
Employment Opportunities
There are excellent employment opportunities in the health care industry nationwide for skilled Medical Office Technicians. Employment opportunities include Medical Office Assistant, Medical Office Receptionist, Medical Transcriptionist, Phlebotomist, Medical Office Clinical Assistant, Medical Coding Specialist, and Limited Scope Radiography.
Earnings Outlook
In Colorado, the median hourly salary in 2005 for Medical Assistants was $13.38 with a salary range of $9.63 – $17.77. From 2004 to 2014, there are expected to be an average of 410 job openings per year statewide. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
1st Semester
CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications
ENG 131 Technical Writing I
HPR 178 Medical Terminology
MAT 107 Career Math
MOT 123 Introduction to Clinical Physiology
PSY 101 General Psychology I
Semester 1 Credit Hours 15
2nd Semester
COM 225 Organizational Communication
HPR 208 Advanced Medical Terminology
MOT 110 Medical Office Administration
MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I
MOT 150 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
Semester 2 Credit Hours 15
3rd Semester
MOT 120 Medical Office Financial Management
MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills
MOT 133 Basic Medical Sciences II
NUA 101 Certified Nurse Aide Health Care Skills
Semester 3 Credit Hours 12
4th Semester
HWE 103 Community First Aid and CPR
MOT 124 Medical Filing
MOT 135 Basic Medical Sciences III
MOT 138 Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills
MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills
Semester 4 Credit Hours 14
5th Semester
MOT 189 Review for Medical Assistant National Exam
MOT 181 Administrative Internship
MOT 182 Clinical Internship
Semester 5 Credit Hours 6
Student's Choice during semester 2 - 3 - 4
HPR 101 Customer Services in Healthcare
and
HPR 112 Phlebotomy
or
MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding
and
MOT 131 Advanced Insurance Billing and Coding
Total Credit Hours 64
Certificates
Clinical Office Assistant
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Receptionist
Medical Transcriptionist
Phlebotomy