Career and Technical Studies
Degree
Certificate: Business and Office with a major in Medical Office Clerk
Length
Two-semester (one-year) program
Purpose
The curriculum for Medical Office Clerk is a one-year program of instruction in clerical activities related to the health field.
Occupational Objectives
Position in health-related facilities; namely, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, certain government agencies, and other health care institutions, such as:
- Admissions Clerk
- File Clerk
- Financial Clerk
- Insurance Clerk
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Receptionist
- Typist
Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Medical Office Clerk program requires competency in English as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in one year.
First Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST 101 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| AST 107 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| AST 136 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| AST 234 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HIM 113 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| SDV 100 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 16 | 0 | 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST 102 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| AST 236 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| AST 245 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| AST 290 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ENG 137 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| Or ENG 111 4 | College Composition | ||||
| Elective 5 | Social/Behavior Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 18 | 0 | 18 | ||
Certificate Earned!
Complete two more semesters and you can have a degree in Health Information Management.