Course Descriptions 2008-2009 Catalog

Medical Office Technology

MOT 110 Medical Office Administration
4 Credits
Introduces the administrative duties specifically used in medical offices.

MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I
3 Credits
Teaches the anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and drug therapy of the immune, musculoskeletal, and digestive systems. A discussion of pediatric implications as they relate to clinical physiology will also be covered. This course is a prerequisite course for MOT 133 and MOT 135. Students may take MOT 133 and MOT 135 in either order after successful completion of MOT 125

MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding
3 Credits
Introduces outpatient coding with an ultimate goal to present a clear picture of medical procedures and services performed (CPT codes), correlating the diagnosis, symptom, complaint or condition (ICD-9 codes), thus establishing the medical necessity required for third-party reimbursement.

MOT 131 Advanced Insurance Billing and Coding
3 Credits
Prepares the student to code correctly, and optimize reimbursements for a full range of medical services by expanding coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, official coding guidelines, APG's, APC's, DRG's, Medicare fraud and abuse.

MOT 133 Basic Medical Sciences II
3 Credits
Teaches the anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and drug therapy of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and dermatology systems.
PREREQUISITE: MOT 125.

MOT 135 Basic Medical Sciences III
3 Credits
Covers the anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and drug therapy of the Renal, Reproductive, Neurological, and Endocrine systems.
PREREQUISITE: MOT 125.

MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills
2 Credits
Provides hands on experience with the basic clinical skills required for assisting with patient care in an ambulatory setting. Delivers the theory behind each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill. Includes knowledge and/or performance of universal precautions/ OSHA regulations, HIPAA, medical asepsis, procedural gowning and gloving, patient draping and positioning, and measurement of vital signs.

MOT 138 Laboratory Skills
4 Credits
Introduces the student to basic routine laboratory skills and techniques for collection, handling, and examination of laboratory Specimens often encountered in the ambulatory care setting. Emphasizes hands-on experience.

MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills
4 Credits
Provides hands on experience with the clinical skills required for assisting with patient care. Delivers the theory behind each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill.

MOT 181 Administrative Internship
2 Credits
Provides supervised placement in contracted facility for guided experience in application of knowledge and skill acquired in the classroom. Positions are non-paid due to CAAHEP requirement. Student must have permission by program coordinator to begin internship.
PREREQUISITES: All required course work for the MOT Medical Assistant Certificate.

MOT 182 Clinical Internship
3 Credits
Provides supervised placement in contracted facility for guided experience in applications of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom. Positions are non-paid due to CAAHEP requirement. Student must have permission by program coordinator to begin internship.
PREREQUISITES: All required course work for the MOT Medical Assistant Certificate.

MOT 183 Medical Assistant Internship
5 Credits
Provides supervised placement in contracted facility for guided experience in application of knowledge and skill acquired in the classroom. The student assists with a variety of business and clinical procedures. Positions are non-paid due to CAAHEP requirement. Student must have permission by program coordinator to begin internship.
PREREQUISITES: All required course work for the MOT Medical Assistant Certificate.

MOT 184 Billing Specialist Internship
1 Credit
Provides supervised placement in a contracted facility for guided experience and application of knowledge and skill acquired in the classroom. The student assists with a variety of business and billing procedures. Positions are non-paid. Student must have permission by program coordinator to begin internship.

MOT 225 Medical Practice Management Issues
4 Credits
Focuses on bringing acquired knowledge to issues faced Specifically by medical practice managers and is the culmination of knowledge the student has learned in the program. Includes management priorities, principles of practice management - financial, clinical, personnel, and service, financial management control, information management systems, marketing, managed care contracting and negotiations, basic business policies of medical office compliance, coding and documentation.
PREREQUISITE: Academic Coordinator permission.

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