Medical Administrative Support Specialization

Award

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology (with a specialization in Medical Administrative Support)

Length

Four-Semester (Two-Year) Program

Purpose

This curriculum is designed to provide specialized administrative support technology education in the medical field. It is recommended for students interested in a professional career as a medical office assistant in a private medical practice, in a hospital setting, and in other health care organizations. In addition, the Administrative Support Technology curriculum offers basic skills training and advanced training complementary to the information systems demands of the electronic office. Included are skills in word processing, microcomputer usage, and human relations.

Occupational Objectives

Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Medical Secretary
Medical Transcriptionist
Office and Administrative Support Worker
Office Clerk
Receptionist and Information Clerk

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate in Applied Science degree program in Administrative Support Technology requires English prerequisites as described in the college catalog. Additionally, students should have command of the fundamental processes of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

Program Requirements

The two-year program combines instruction in the many subject areas required for competence as a medical office assistant, medical transcriptionist, or a medical records clerk. Approximately one-half of the curriculum will include courses in Administrative Support Technology with the remaining courses in related subjects, general education, and elective credits. Students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor to plan their program and to select electives. Upon satisfactory completion of the four semester curriculum, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Administrative Support Technology with a specialization in Medical Administrative Support.

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing A.A.S. degree requirements should inform their academic advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses to meet transfer requirements.

FIRST SEMESTER (Fall)

AST	101	Keyboarding I	3
AST	107	Editing/Proofreading Skills	3
ENG	111	College Composition	3
HIT	111	Medical Terminology I	3
MTH	120	Introduction to Mathematics	3
SDV	106	Preparation for Employment	1
_____	_____	Health or Physical Education	1
			17

SECOND SEMESTER (Spring)

ACC	211	Principles of Accounting I	4
AST	102	Keyboarding II	3
AST	141	Word Processing I (Word)	3
ENG	116	Writing for Business	3
HIT	113	Medical Term. & Disease Processes I	3
_____	_____	Health or Physical Education	1
			17

THIRD SEMESTER (Fall)

AST	142	Word Processing II (Word)	3
AST	240	Machine Transcription	3
AST	232	Microcomputer Office Applications	3
HIT	131	Health Information Procedures	3
_____	_____	AST/BUS/ LGL Elective	3
_____	_____	Social Science Elective 1	3
			18

FOURTH SEMESTER (Spring)

AST	257	WP Desktop Publishing	3
HIT	125	Medical Report Transcription	3
HIT	253	Health Records Coding	4
SPD	137	Oral Interpretation	3
_____	_____	Social Science Elective 1	3
			16

Total Minimum Credits			68

NOTES:

1 Students may choose from college approved Social Science electives.