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Medical Office Technology, Diploma

Program Details

The Medical Office Technology diploma leads directly into the 60 credit Medical Practices Office Manager AAS degree at NTC. It is designed to provide learners with an introduction to a career in the medical industry. Learners will have the opportunity to improve their skills in customer services, issues, prepare for positions of supervision, and practice written & verbal communications, conduct meetings, use computer applications and master medical terminology, coding and insurance issue.

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Employment Opportunities

Medical Office Technology graduates work in a specialty practice, hospital, clinic or related healthcare organizations. They typically schedule appointments, organize and maintain files, prepare reports and letters, and design office system procedures. They are also responsible for billing and collections for their practices.

Program Accreditations

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Articulation Agreements

We will be glad to help you research transfer and articulation opportunities.

Course Requirements

Medical Office Technology, Diploma (31 Credits)

Course # Course Name Credit
Required
ACCT1108 Busn Math/Calculators 3
ADMM1140 Medical Billing/Insurance 3
ADMM1145 CPT & HCPCS (Outpt) 3
ADMS1116 Business Communications 3
BIOL1004 Intro Anatomy & Phys 3
CPTR1104 Intro to Computer Tech 3
CRLT1102 Contem Career Search 1
HLTH1104 Medical Law and Ethics 1
HLTH1106 Medical Terminology 2
HPER2200 CPR Healthcare Provider 1
MKTG1108 Customer Relations Mgmt 3
SUPL1120 Supervisory Leadership 3
  Electives 2
Total Credits:     31

Approximate Cost

Medical Office Technology, Diploma (31 Credits)

Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.

Item Cost Basis Notes
* Admission fee $20 One-time fee
Course books and supplies $205 Estimated Per Term
Tuition $199 Per Credit
Student Activity Fee $1.50 Per Credit
Association Fee $0.31 Per Credit
Technology Fee $8.00 Per Credit
* Computer $1500 Estimated One-time investment
Internet Access $30 Estimated Per Month
* Other $149 Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition
Estimated Per Term Cost: $1620 Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees.
Cost to Complete Program: $9747 Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase.
If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs,
the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500.

 

Contact:

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