Programs of Study

Academic Support Courses - 12 SCH

ITSC 1309 - Introduction to Computing
HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I
POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding
MDCA 1309 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants

First Semester - 12 SCH (Summer)

HPRS 2300 - Pharmacology for Health Professions
MDCA 1343 - Medical Insurance
POFT 2301 - Intermediate Keyboarding
POFM 1302 - Medical Software Applications

Second Semester - 12 SCH

HPRS 2301 - Pathophysiology
ITSW 1304 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
POFT 1313 - Practicum - Professional Workforce Preparation
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence & Communication

Marketable Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Personal Responsibility
• Social Responsibility
• Computer Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service
• Experience Through Volunteer Medical Office Work

Program Outcomes

• Medical Terminology
• Basic Clinic Operating Procedures
• Medical Office Billing Practices
• Electronic Health Records
• Good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• General Knowledge of ICD-10 and & CPT Coding
• Submission of claims to insurance carriers
• Answering inquiries on a timely basis
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Expected Salary

Texas wage data: workers on average earn $39,990; 10% of workers earn $26,790 or less; 10% of workers earn $67,570 or more.

Career Opportunities

Medical secretary; Healthcare technician; Medical biller/coder; Medical clinic receptionist; Front office assistant in a physician’s office; Unit clerk in a health care facility; Allied health care administrative assistant; Patient registration.

High School Endorsements

Public Service

Additional Educational Opportunities

Associate Degree, Bachelor or Master Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, or Health Administration