MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
MOA 265 Medical Receptionist Externship (1-10)
3 crs.
Provides 160 hours during the semester of supervised
experience in a health care office/facility to enhance the student's
administrative technical skills. NOTE: The program's healthrequirements must be completed prior to placement in on-siteexternship.
Prerequisite: MOA 235 with a grade of C or better.

MOA Medical Office Administration
MOA 100 Introduction to Medical Assisting (3-0)
3 crs.
Provides an introduction to the profession of medical assisting.
Emphasizes communication, professionalism, OSHA standards,HIPAA, pharmacology and introduction to medical specialties.
MOA 145 Health Care Records Management (1-2)
2 crs.
Introduces types of patient-care records prepared and maintainedby health care personnel. This includes elements of records,record keeping, medical record confidentially, privacy, security,administrative and clinical use of the electronic health record, andreimbursement. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) are utilized
for the course. A basic knowledge of computers is necessary tocomplete this course.
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 andHSC 112 with grades of C or better.

MOA 280 Medical Assistant Externship (1-10)
3 crs.
Provides 160 hours during the semester of supervised experiencein a health care facility to enhance the student's administrativetechnical skills. One-hour seminars throughout the semester
devoted to externship issues. NOTE: The program's healthrequirements and American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) certificate must be completed prior toplacement in externship.
Prerequisite: MOA 215 and MOA 235 with grades of C or better.
MOA 291 Certified Medical Assistant Review (1-0)
1 cr.
Prepares students with study skills and tips necessary to
successfully pass the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam.
Provides assistance and guidelines for submitting the CMA exam
application, reviews content on the CMA exam, develops resume
writing and interviewing skills.
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in MOA 280 with agrade of C or better.

MOA 150 Math Applications in Health Care (1-0)
1 cr.
Develops skill necessary to calculate medication dosages
and solutions using the metric system. A basic math ability,including decimals, fractions and percentages, is necessary to besuccessful in this course.
MOA 195 Principles of Health Insurance Billing (2-2)
3 crs.
Explores and compares major types of health insurance contracts
and describes benefits and limitations. Provides practicein processing insurance claim forms (CMS-1500). Current
Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification ofDisease (ICD) coding techniques are introduced. Emphasis is on
insurance rules and regulations including Medicare and Medicaid,
claim submission, reimbursement and collections.
Prerequisite: BIO 135 and HSC 112 with grades of C or better.

MOA 299 Medical Office Capstone (3-0)
3 crs.
Guides the development of a capstone project and integrates
theory and skills from MOA coursework. Discusses medical
office management issues and methodologies and puts theminto practice. Preparation of practice management file including
policies and procedures and personnel files.
Prerequisite: MGT 111, MGT 270, MOA 235, MOA 245 withgrades of C or better.
Corequisite: MOA 245 may be taken as a prerequisite orcorequisite.

MOA 215 Clinical Procedures (4-8)
8 crs.
Offers basic and advanced clinical techniques in the physician’s
office or clinic. 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. NOTE: The program's health requirements andAmerican Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) certificate must be completed prior to the end of thiscourse.
Prerequisite: MOA 145 with a grade of C or better.
MOA 235 Health Care Office Procedures (2-2)
3 crs.
Offers development of skills in medical front office procedures
used in a health care facility. Emphasizes patient relationsin health care by using office simulations including computer
programs with introduction to electronic medical records. Strongemphasis on cultural diversity issues and application in the healthcare field.
Prerequisite: HSC 112 and MOA 145 with grades of C or better.
MOA 245 Health Care Office Management (3-0)
3 crs.
Introduces the qualities of a health care office supervisor
necessary to effectively manage the physician's office, clinic
or other health care facility. Includes human relations skills,personnel recruitment, coordinating and supervising officepersonnel, office facilities, the office policy manual, records
management, patient education and time management. Classfocuses on teaching the student how to be a supervisor but also
how to work with and interact with their own supervisor(s).
Prerequisite: MOA 215 or MOA 235 with grades of C or better.

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