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
Course Descriptions
| Degree Requirements |