Office Administration: Medical Office Specialty

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Office professionals are among the largest occupation in the U.S. Their jobs continue to evolve and opportunities frequently open up for those willing to learn and grow with the profession. Office administrators keep organizations running efficiently. They can prepare financial statements and payroll; become software experts who produce reports and presentations; process insurance claims and transcribe medical dictation. Office administrators work in all industries from small firms to large chemical companies and hospitals.

Brazosport College’s classes offer hands-on, real-world training - taught by experienced instructors. Employers work with the college to offer co-op classes where you can earn income while you’re learning. Office administrators work with many types of computer software to perform tasks previously handled by managers. Some professionals choose to be generalists, while others specialize. Businesses in the local area need qualified professionals who can step into a position and become the office expert.

Brazosport College has specialty programs in accounting, information processing, management, and medical office. With each type of specialty, you are prepared to step into different office environments. If you’re ready for a promotion or even want to start your own business, then enroll today.

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Associate of Applied Science: 60 Credit Hours

Foundations

Foundations courses provide the footing for the remainder of the Associates Degree and beyond. They provide the knowledge and skills upon which the other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete the most if not of Foundations prior to taking courses under Knowledge Building or Preparing for Completion.

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
. Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I (File Management/ PowerPoint/ Word/Excel) Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboarding Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3
ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I (Office) Credit Hours: 3
POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I Credit Hours: 3

Knowledge Building

Knowledge Building courses expand upon foundational learning and develop skills at a deeper level. It is recommended that students complete these courses prior to moving forward to Preparing for Completion.

MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 Or Other College Level Math Course
POFM 1317 - Medical Administrative Support Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1441 - Coding and Classification Systems Credit Hours: 4
HITT 2435 - Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies Credit Hours: 4
POFM 2333 - Medical Document Production (Insurance and Billing) Credit Hours: 3
POFM 1280 - Cooperative Education I - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant Credit Hours: 2 Or Approved Elective ¹
POFI 2301 - Word Processing (MS Word) Credit Hours: 3

Preparing For Completion

These courses provide capstone knowledge and skills, which prepares students for their next steps. Before beginning the third set of courses in this pathway, complete the Application for Graduation at the Admission’s Office. You should also meet with your coach/advisor to begin preparing applications for transfer.

BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
POFI 1349 - Spreadsheets (Excel) Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication Credit Hours: 3 OR SPCH 1315 OR SPCH 1318
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communication Credit Hours: 3
Elective: Language/Philosophy/Culture OR Creative Arts
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POFM 1281 - Cooperative Education II - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant Credit Hours: 2 OR Approved Elective ¹

Office Administration: Medical Office Certificate: 31 Credit Hours

POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I (File Management/ PowerPoint/ Word/Excel) Credit Hours: 3
ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I (Office) Credit Hours: 3
POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I Credit Hours: 3
POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboarding Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3
POFM 1317 - Medical Administrative Support Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1441 - Coding and Classification Systems Credit Hours: 4
HITT 2435 - Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies Credit Hours: 4
POFM 2333 - Medical Document Production (Insurance and Billing) Credit Hours: 3
POFM 1280 - Cooperative Education I - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant Credit Hours: 2 OR Approved Elective ¹

Note

¹Approved elective substitutions for Cooperative Education courses require division chair approval prior to registration in the elective course.