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Description

Health Sciences - Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration Program will provide the student with basic knowledge and skills necessary to work as a Medical Office Administrative Assistant. Subjects include office management skills, medical ethics and law, medical records management, billing and collection procedures, basic insurance, and coding. An externship through local physicians’ offices and medical clinics is available for those that qualify. It offers additional training and possible employment opportunities.

Save time and money! Students transitioning from Medical Office Administration into Medical Assisting will not have to take the Medical Office Procedures courses.

USOE Endorsement: An optional endorsement in Medical Terminology and Medical Office Administration from the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) is available.

Quick Facts:

Location(s)

Main Campus (Logan)

Estimated Tuition & Fees:

$847, including background check fee. Does not include books, supplies, or elective externship - this is an estimate. Course fees may vary.

Duration:

4-6 months (18 hrs/wk)

Estimated Monthly Payment:

$266

Pell Grant Eligible:

No

Estimated Books and Supplies:

Click here for books and supplies details (ISBN/edition).

Availability:

See the current class schedule in the 'Downloads' section at the bottom of this page.

High School Students: Not available

Adult Students: M, W, F: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Special Requirements:

Individuals must be at least 18 years of age. This program requires a non-refundable $50 background check fee. Medical Terminology and AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification are prerequisites; please see the current class schedule for dates and times.

Assessment: Basic reading, basic math, keyboarding (35 nwpm), spelling, and language mechanics/language expression. Call (435) 750-3188 to schedule an appointment. Need a review? Get a sneak peek at the Assessment Center or enroll directly into the Academic Learning Center by calling (435) 753-6780.

Outcome Data:

Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education
Health Sciences Program
Completion: 85%
Job Placement: 78%
Withdrawal: 15%
Source: Health Sciences COE Report FY2015/2016


Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.


Employment Outlook

Medical Office Administration Assistants generally work at the front desk, dealing with patients, filing medical records, and handling insurance forms. They act as a liaison between the patient and the insurance agency. This program prepares students with realistic experiences required to obtain employment in medical offices and clinics.

Online/E-learning Components

This specialization is delivered face-to-face and may contain online components.

Specializations

Required hours

MEDO - Medical Office Administration 390 hrs See Breakdown

Downloads

Brochure
Class Schedule - Summer 2017
Class Schedule - Spring 2017

What others are saying

"My instructor was so great! She was so willing to help."

-Graduate

July 22, 2014