The Medical Office Technology programs are designed to place students in outpatient (ambulatory) care facilities. Students may choose between three certificate and two degree options. The programs are designed in a step manner allowing students to enter the workforce as soon as possible while continuing their education in class.

The Administrative Assistant (A.A.) certificate prepares students to perform administrative functions required in an outpatient healthcare setting. This includes front office work, medical billing and ICD-9/ACCUPLACER coding. The Medical Assistant (MA) certificate includes all required courses for the A.A. certificate plus those courses required to prepare the student to perform clinical skills under the direction of a physician in an outpatient healthcare setting. The Insurance Coding and Billing Certificate prepares students to perform the process of coding, billing and reconciling the payment process as related to an ambulatory care facility.

Students wishing to advance to a degree may choose either the Medical Assisting option or the Medical Practice Manager (MPM) option. The MA option allows students to become degreed professionals in Medical Assisting. The MPM option prepares students to become managers for outpatient healthcare facilities.

The Medical Assistant certificate is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE) located at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575, Chicago, IL 60606 or 1-800-228-2262.

All health program students must obtain a criminal background check through ACC. Students who enroll in the MA program must obtain CPR for Health Care Providers certification. Additionally, students must obtain professional liability insurance coverage as provided by Arapahoe Community College. Documentation of current immunizations including the Hepatitis B vaccinations is required. Needed supplies include a stethoscope and lab coat.

Admission Requirements for all Medical Office Technology programs:

• All courses require acceptance into the Program or written approval of the Academic Coordinator except HIT students.
• Complete Program Application Packet.
• Download application on the Web site or call 303-797-5898.
• Interview with Academic Coordinator.
• Complete ACCUPLACER examination with minimum scores of: Reading 83, Mathematics 61, Sentence Skills 86 (or Academic Coordinator approval). Applicants who hold a degree are exempt from ACCUPLACER exam.
• Clear criminal background check.

All major, general education and other courses required for these certificates/degrees must be completed with a “C” or better to meet graduation requirements.

All MOT courses are offered in an online/hybrid format.

Medical Office Technology
Medical Assistant
Associate of Applied Science

General Education Courses(16 Credit Hours)
ACC 121	Principles of Accounting	4 credits
ENG 121	English Composition I	3 credits
COM 125	Interpersonal Communication	3 credits
BUS 217	Business Communication and Report Writing	3 credits
MAN 226	Principles of Management	3 credits
Major Courses (45 Credit Hours)
HPR 106	Law & Ethics for Healthcare Professions	2 credits
HPR 178	Medical Terminology	3 credits
MOT 110	Medical Office Administration	4 credits
*MOT 130	Insurance Billing and Coding	3 credits
MOT 136	Introduction to Clinical Skills	2 credits
MOT 125	Basic Medical Sciences I	3 credits
MOT 133	Basic Medical Sciences II	3 credits
MOT 135	Basic Medical Sciences III	3 credits
MOT 138	Laboratory Skills	4 credits
MOT 140	Clinical Skills	4 credits
HWE 100	Human Nutrition	3 credits
PSY 101	General Psychology I	3 credits
PSY 235	Human Growth and Development	3 credits
MOT 181	Administrative Internship, AND	2 credits
MOT 182	Clinical Internship	3 credits
OR
MOT 183	Medical Assistant Internship	5 credits
Total		61 Credit Hours

Medical Office Technology
Medical Practice Manager
Associate of Applied Science

General Education Courses(23 Credit Hours)
ACC 121	Principles of Accounting I	4 credits
ACC 122	Principles of Accounting II	4 credits
ENG 121	English Composition I	3 credits
COM 125	Interpersonal Communication	3 credits
BUS 217	Business Communication and Report Writing	3 credits
MAN 200	Human Resource Management	3 credits
MAN 226	Principles of Management	3 credits
Major Courses (39 Credit Hours)
HIT 101	Health Information Management Science	6 credits
HIT 112	Legal Aspects	2 credits
HIT 225	Health Information Management	3 credits
HPR 106	Law & Ethics for Healthcare Professions	2 credits
HPR 178	Medical Terminology	3 credits
MOT 110	Medical Office Administration	4 credits
*MOT 130	Insurance Billing and Coding	3 credits
MOT 131	Advanced Insurance Billing and Coding	3 credits
MOT 125	Basic Medical Sciences I*	3 credits
MOT 133	Basic Medical Sciences II	3 credits
MOT 135	Basic Medical Sciences III	3 credits
MOT 225	Medical Practice Management Issues	4 credits
Total		62 Credit Hours

NOTE: Students must complete MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I with the grade of “C” or better prior to enrolling in other Basic Medical Science courses.

* PREREQUISITE to MOT 125 is HPR 178

Medical Office Technology
Administrative Assistant Certificate

*Students must receive Academic Coordinator approval prior to enrolling in their Internship.

*COREQUISITE: MOT 110 or Instructor's permission.

Medical Office Technology
Medical Assistant Certificate

NOTE: Students must complete MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I prior to enrolling in other Basic Medical Science courses.

*COREQUISITE: MOT 110 or Instructor's permission

** PREREQUISITE to MOT 125 is HPR 178

Medical Office Technology
Billing and Reimbursement Certificate

NOTE: Students must complete MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I with a grade of “C” or better prior to enrolling in other Basic Medical Science courses.

* PREREQUISITE to MOT 125 is HPR 178

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