Medical Office Assistant Certificate
This certificate program prepares students for work in doctors’ offices and hospital offices. The curriculum provides training for students in entry-level positions as well as for those who are upgrading existing skills.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 5400; State CIP Code 51.0710)
First Semester
| BOT 103 | Business English | 3 |
| BOT 105 | Keyboarding and Formatting I | 3 |
| BOT 106 | Intro to Business Computer Applications* | 3 |
| HC 130 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Second Semester
| BOT 110 | Skillbuilding I* | 1 |
| BOT 155 | Word Processing Application I* | 2 |
| BOT 122 | Medical Keyboarding* | 1 |
| BOT 125 | Document Formatting* | 1 |
| BOT 130 | Office Systems Concepts | 3 |
| BOT 141 | Electronic Health Records* | 3 |
| BOT 170 | Medical Coding and Billing* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
Note: Students attempting to take BOT 155 and BOT 125 in the same semester should contact the department chair.
Total Program Hours: 26