Medical Office Technology Certificate Requirements

2010-2011 Catalog
Medical Office Technology Certificates

The Medical Office Technology programs are designed to place students in outpatient (ambulatory) care facilities. All health program students must obtain a criminal background check through ACC. Additionally, students must obtain professional liability insurance coverage as provided by Arapahoe Community College. Documentation of current immunizations including the Hepatitis B vaccination is required.

Admission Requirements for all Medical Office Technology Programs:

  • All courses require acceptance into the MOT Program except HIT students
  • Complete MOT Program Application Packet
  • Interview with Department Chair
  • Complete ACCUPLACER examination. Applicants who hold a degree are exempt from ACCUPLACER exam
  • Clear criminal background check
  • All major, general education and other courses required for these certificates/degrees must be completed with a “C” or better to meet graduation requirements. All MOT courses are offered in an online/hybrid format.
Medical Office Technology: Administrative Assistant
HPR 178Medical Terminology3 credits
HPR 106Law and Ethics for Healthcare Professions2 credits
MOT 110Medical Office Administration4 credits
MOT 130Insurance Billing and Coding**3 credits
MOT 136Introduction to Clinical Skills2 credits
MOT 181Administrative Internship*2 credits
Total16 credit hours
*Students must receive Department Chair approval prior to enrolling in their Internship.
 
Medical Office Technology: Billing and Reimbursement
The Billing and Reimbursement Certificate prepares students to perform the process of coding, billing and reconciling the payment process as related to an ambulatory care facility.
HPR 106Law and Ethics for Healthcare Professions2 credits
HPR 178Medical Terminology3 credits
MOT 110Medical Office Administration4 credits
MOT 130Insurance Billing and Coding3 credits
MOT 131Advanced Insurance Billing and Coding3 credits
MOT 125Basic Medical Sciences I*3 credits
MOT 133Basic Medical Sciences II3 credits
MOT 135Basic Medical Sciences III3 credits
MOT 184Billing Specialist Internship*1 credit
Total25 credit hours
*Students must receive Department Chair approval prior to enrolling in their Internship.
 
Medical Office Technology: Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant Certificate enable student to get a job as a fully fledged MA for the front and back office of a physician’s office. In addition to doing reception work in the office, an MA also does patient care including laboratory work and injections in an ambulatory care facility.
HPR 106Law and Ethics for Healthcare Professions2 credits
HPR 178Medical Terminology3 credits
MOT 110Medical Office Administration4 credits
MOT 130Insurance Billing and Coding3 credits
MOT 136Introduction to Clinical Skills2 credits
MOT 125Basic Medical Sciences I*3 credits
MOT 133Basic Medical Sciences II3 credits
MOT 135Basic Medical Sciences III3 credits
MOT 138Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills4 credit
MOT 140Medical Assisting Clinical Skills4 credit
MOT 181Administrative Internship2 credit AND
MOT 182Clinical Internship3 credit OR
MOT 183Medical Assistant Internship5 credit
Total36 credit hours