Medical Office Administration

MOA 145 Health Care Records Management (1-2) 2 hrs.
Introduces the types of patient-care records prepared and maintained by health care personnel. Includes elements of records, record keeping, correction techniques, equipment, and use of health care references, with transcriber and computer applications.
Prerequisite:
HSC 100 and HSC 112 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 105.

MOA 195 Health Insurance and Coding (1-2) 2 hrs.
Compares the major classes of health insurance contracts and describes their benefits and limitations. Provides practice in systematizing and processing insurance claim forms. Offers CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures and practice for optimal reimbursement.
Prerequisite:
HSC 100 and HSC 112 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 105.

MOA 205 Clinical Principles (4-4) 6 hrs.
Offers the principles, theories, and terminology of basic and advanced clinical techniques utilized in the physician¹s examining rooms. Includes the principles of diagnostic testing and medications, as well as the principles of specialty examinations, surgical procedures, clinical laboratory testing and maintenance of proper safety guidelines. Prepares health care personnel for health care work without patient contact. Computer laboratory competencies specific to the student¹s chosen career will be assigned.
Prerequisite:
HSC 100, HSC 112 and HSC 151 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 105 and MOA 145. Prior or concurrent enrollment in MOA 195 or NUR 120.

MOA 215 Clinical Procedures (4-8) 8 hrs.
Offers basic and advanced clinical techniques in the physician's examining room. Includes diagnostic and laboratory testing techniques, principles of medications, and assisting the physician in specialty examinations and minor surgical procedures. Demonstration of clinical skills in outpatient care is emphasized, with maintenance of proper patient and technician protection guidelines. Includes a clinical rotation in a health care facility. (NOTE: CPR Basic Rescuer Certification and the program's health requirements must be completed prior to placement in clinical rotation.)
Prerequisite:
HSC 100, HSC 112 and HSC 151 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 105 and MOA 145.

MOA 235 Health Care Office Procedures (2-4) 4 hrs.
Offers development of skills in the office procedures used in a health care facility. Emphasizes patient relations in health care and office simulations with extensive use of business calculator, transcriber and computer. Keyboarding speed of a minimum of 40 words per minute is recommended.
Prerequisite:
HSC 100, HSC 112 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 105, HSC 151 and MOA 145. Prior or concurrent enrollment in MOA 195 or NUR 120.

MOA 240 Introduction to Medical Transcription (2-2) 3 hrs.
Develops speed and accuracy in transcribing a variety of basic medical reports, using a transcriber and computer. Enhances student¹s knowledge of health care reports and specialized terminology.
Prerequisite:
MOA 145, MOA 235 and MOA 205 or MOA 215, with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 120.

MOA 242 Medical Transcription for the MT (2-2) 3 hrs.
Offers speed and accuracy development in transcribing various health care reports and familiarizes student with the report formats. Extensive use of transcriber and computer. Progresses to advanced, specialized hospital dictation. Keyboarding speed of a minimum of 60 words per minute is recommended.
Prerequisite:
MOA 145, MOA 205, MOA 235 and NUR 120 with grades of "C" or better.

MOA 244 Advanced Insurance Procedures (2-2) 3 hrs.
Develops speed and accuracy in coding for maximum reimbursement and billing practices, using computer and specialized software. Enhances student¹s knowledge of health insurance coding procedures, utilizing typical reports and specialized terminology.
Prerequisite:
MOA 145, MOA 195, MOA 205 and MOA 235 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 120.

MOA 245 Health Care Office Management (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces the qualities of a health care office supervisor necessary to effectively manage the physician's office. Includes human relations skills, personnel recruitment, coordinating and supervising office personnel, office facilities, the office policy manual, records management, patient education, time management and software applications utilized in health care.
Corequisite:
MOA 250 or MOA 260 or MOA 270 or MOA 280 or MOA 290.

MOA 250 Health Insurance Billing Specialist Seminar and Externship (1-10) 3 hrs.
Provides supervised practice in a health care facility to enhance the student's technical skills in coding CPT and ICD, and related activities in billing and collections. One-hour seminar each week devoted to health care issues. (NOTE: The program's health requirements must be completed prior to placement in externship).
Prerequisite:
MOA 145, MOA 195, MOA 205 and MOA 236 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 213 and MOA 244.
Corequisite:
MOA 245.

MOA 260 Medical Transcriptionist Seminar and Externship (1-10) 3 hrs.
Provides supervised experience in a hospital, clinic or group practice to enhance the student¹s technical skills in medical transcription. One-hour seminar each week devoted to health care issues. (NOTE: The program's health requirements must be completed prior to placement in externship.)
Prerequisite:
MOA 145, MOA 205, and MOA 235 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 213 and MOA 242.
Corequisite:
MOA 245.

MOA 270 Health Care Secretary Seminar and Externship (1-10) 3 hrs.
Provides supervised experience in a health care facility to enhance the student's administrative technical skills. One-hour seminar each week devoted to health care issues. (NOTE: CPR Basic Rescuer certification and the program's health requirements must be completed prior to placement in externship.)
Prerequisite:
MOA 145, MOA 205 and MOA 235 with grades of "C" or better, and prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 213, MOA 240.
Corequisite:
MOA 245.

MOA 280 Medical Office Assistant Seminar and Externship (1-10) 3 hrs.
Provides supervised administrative and clinical experience in a health care facility to enhance the student's technical skills. One-hour seminar each week devoted to health care issues. (NOTE: CPR Basic Rescuer certification and the program's health requirements must be completed prior to placement in externship.)
Prerequisite:
MOA 215 and MOA 235 with grades of "C" or better and prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 213 and MOA 240.
Corequisite:
MOA 245.

MOA 290 Health Care Office Manager Seminar and Externship (1-10) 3 hrs.
Provides supervised experience in a health care facility to enhance the student's office managerial skills. One-hour seminar each week devoted to health care issues. (NOTE: CPR Basic Rescuer certification and the program's health requirements must be completed prior to placement in externship.)
Prerequisite:
MOA 145, MOA 195 and MOA 235 with grades of "C" or better. Prior or concurrent enrollment in HSC 213 and a minimum of six (6) hours of MOA-prefix electives and six (6) hours of business-related electives.
Corequisite:
MOA 245.