MAJOR: MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
Certificate of Achievement & Associate in Science Degree
Medical Reception Focus or
Medical Coding Specialist Focus, or
Medical Insurance Specialist Focus
· Certificate courses: 19-29 Units
· Associate degree major courses: 19-29 Units
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CERTIFICATE COURSE CORE REQUIREMENTS |
Units |
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HLTH 205 |
CPR for Health Professionals |
0-.5 |
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Or Current valid CPR certificate |
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MEDA 100 |
Introduction to Health Careers |
1 |
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MEDA 101 |
Medical Ethics & Law |
2 |
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MEDA 105 |
Medical Terminology |
4 |
Select one unit from the following:
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BUSC 100A-C |
Word Processing: MS Word/Windows (1 unit each) |
| BUSC 101A-C |
Advanced Word Process:MS Word/Windows (1 unit each) |
| BUSC 104A-C |
Word Process Word Perfect/Windows (1 unit each) |
| BUSC 108C-J |
Computer Skills/Typing Skills (.5 unit each) |
| BUSC 109 |
Keyboarding for Computers (1) |
| BUSC 110 A-C |
Introductory Typing (1 unit each) |
Select one course from the following: 3-4 Units
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ANAT 5 |
Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology (4)3-4 |
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HLTH 4 |
Healthy Living (3) |
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PSYC 50 |
Health Psychology (3) |
Select one course from the following: 3-4.5 Units
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ENGL 1A |
Comp. & Analytical Reading (3) |
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ENGL 111 |
Introduction to College Writing (3) |
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ENSL 110 |
Adv. Composition (4.5) |
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Medical Reception Focus
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MEDA 110 |
Medical Office Management |
3 |
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MEDA 112 |
Med. Office. Finances & Comp. Apps |
2 |
Medical Coding Specialist Focus
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MEDA 112 |
Med. Office. Finances & Comp. Apps |
2 |
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MEDA 113 |
Med. Procedure Coding |
3 |
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MEDA 115 |
Med. Diagnostic Coding |
2 |
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MEDA 118 |
Pharmacology & Human Diseases |
3 |
Medical Insurance Specialist Focus
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MEDA 112 |
Med. Office. Finances & Comp. Apps |
2 |
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MEDA 113 |
Med. Procedure Coding |
3 |
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MEDA 114 |
Medical Insurance Management |
2 |
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MEDA 115 |
Med. Diagnostic Coding |
2 |
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MEDA 118 |
Pharmacology & Human Diseases |
3 |
TOTAL REQUIRED ELECTIVE UNITS 5-12
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Associate Degree Course Requirements |
Units |
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Certificate Requirements |
19-29 |
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Additional major units required for associate degree |
0 |
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MPC General Education Requirements |
21 |
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Electives to total 60 units |
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TOTAL DEGREE UNITS |
60 |
Graduation Requirements
See the Medical Assisting Department web page or the Life Science Division web page for more information.