Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Coordinator: Nan Jones, LRC 212. Ext. 2465 Length: Four semesters (two years)
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 Office Assistant Medical Secretary/Administrative Assistant Medical Transcriptionist Medical Receptionist and Information Clerk Medical Records and Health Information Technician Hospital Ward or Office Clerk
Admissions Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Specialist requires proficiency in high school English and mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses.
Advanced Placement: Students who have completed training in Office Technology courses at the high school level or who have had appropriate occupational experience may apply for advance placement with credit. Credit by examination will be the basis upon which such advance placement will be granted. Through a special examination program, it will be possible for a student to exempt a portion of the typewriting requirement. Students currently holding either the CPS or PLS certification may also be granted up to 25 semester hours of credit. The student may then elect to enroll in an accelerated program to complete the AAS degree requirements in less than two years or take appropriate advanced courses for further occupational preparation.
Program Requirements: The two-year curriculum in Administrative Support Technology combines instruction in the many areas required for competence as a secretary in business, government, industry, law offices, and other organizations. The curriculum will include courses in Administrative Support Technology, medical transcription, medical terminology, general education and electives. Students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor and counselor in planning their programs. Upon satisfactory completion of the four semester curriculum listed below, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Technology with a major in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Specialist.
Notes on Transfer: Associate of Applied Science Degree programs are designed primarily to provide occupational competence for employment entry. Upon the student’s request, courses may be modified to provide possible transfer acceptability by four-year colleges and universities. Transfer options are listed in the footnotes.
Administrative Support Technology – Specialization in Medical Office Specialist
First Semester (Fall)
Course Number
Course Title
Lec. Hrs.
Lab Hrs.
Crs.
ENG 111
College Composition I
3
0
SDV 101
Orientation to College Success
1
AST 101
1*Keyboarding I
4
HIM 113
Medical Terminology and Disease Processes I
AST 107
Proofreading and Editing
EEE
2*Humanities Elective
Total
17
Second Semester (Spring)
AST 102
Keyboarding II
AST 137
Records Management
MTH 141
3*Business Math
AST 141
Word Processing I
AST 176
Medical Office/Unit Management
PED
4*Physical Education
2-3
16
Third Semester (Fall)
AST 232
Microcomputer Office Applications
AST 154
Voice Recognition Applications
2
AST 230
Intro. To Office Technology
AST 271
Medical Office Procedures I
AST 205
Business Communications
AST 238
Word Processing Advanced Operations
Fourth Semester (Spring)
AST 236
Specialized Software Applications
5*Social Science Elective
AST 245
6*Medical Machine Transcription
AST 206
Professional Development
AST 136
7*Office Record Keeping
15
Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree …………...67
Notes The above semester-by semester sequence of courses may be modified when necessary. Please refer to the Program Choices section of this Catalog for a discussion of factors which affect planning and sequencing programs of study.
Footnotes*
1. Students who pass the Keyboarding Exemption Test will be granted credit for this course. Testing date is published in the class schedule.
2. Humanities electives include: ART 201, 202; foreign languages; HUM 201, 202; MUS 121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; CST 130, 151, 152.
3. Transfer students should check the math requirements at respective four year schools of interest.
4. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical Education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general core.
5. Social Science electives include any course in economics, geography, history, political science/government, sociology, and /or psychology.
6. AST 240 may be taken in place of AST 245.
7. If you plan to transfer, ACC 211 should be taken in place of AST 136.