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Medical Office Technology
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

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 vaccinations is required. Needed supplies include a stethoscope and lab coat.

Admission Requirements for all Medical Office Technology Programs

  • All courses require acceptance into the Program or written approval of the Academic Coordinator except HIT students.
  • Complete Program Application Packet.
  • Download application on the Web site or call 303.797.5898.
  • Interview with Academic Coordinator.
  • Complete ACCUPLACER examination with minimum scores of: Reading 80, Arithmetic 36 Sentence Skills 95 (or Academic Coordinator approval). 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
Certificate

Major Courses
HPR 178 Medical Terminology 3 credits
HPR 106 Law & Ethics for Healthcare Professions 2 credits
MOT 110 Medical Office Administration 4 credits
MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding** 3 credits
MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills 2 credits
MOT 181 Administrative Internship* 2 credits
Total 16 credit hours

*Students must receive Academic Coordinator approval prior to enrolling in their Internship.

** COREQUISITE: MOT 110 or Instructor permission

Medical Office Technology: Billing And Reimbursement
Certificate

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 106 Law & Ethics for Healthcare Professions 2 credits
HPR 178 Medical Terminology 3 credits
MOT 110 Medical Office Administration 4 credits
MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding 3 credits
MOT 131 Advanced Insurance Billing and Coding 3 credits
MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I* 3 credits
MOT 133 Basic Medical Sciences II 3 credits
MOT 135 Basic Medical Sciences III 3 credits
MOT 184 Billing Specialist Internship 3 credit
Total 27 credit hours

NOTE: Students must complete MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I with a grade of “C” or better prior to enrolling in other Basic Medical Science courses.

* PREREQUISITE to MOT 125 is HPR 178

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