Medical
Office Technology Program
Administrative
Assistant
| Commonly Asked Questions |
Medical Assistant | Medical
Assistant Degree |
Medical Practice Manager
Contact
Information:
Program Coordinator: Connie Nelsen
Phone: 303-797-5898
E-mail: connie.nelsen
@arapahoe.edu
About
the Medical Office Technology Programs
The
Medical Office Technology (MOT) Programs are designed to place students
in outpatient (ambulatory) care facilities. Students may choose
between:
- Two
certificate options
and
- Two
degree options
The
programs are designed in a “step-manner”, allowing students
to enter the workforce as soon as possible, while continuing their
education in class.
The
Administrative Assistant (AA) Certificate prepares students to perform
administrative functions required in an outpatient healthcare setting.
This includes:
- Front
office work
- Medical
billing
- ICD–9/CPT
coding
The
Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate includes all required courses
for the AA Certificate, plus those courses required to prepare students
to perform clinical skills under the direction of a physician in
an outpatient healthcare setting.
Students
wishing to advance to a degree may choose either the Medical Assisting
(MA) option or the Medical Practice Manager (MPM) option.
- The
MA option allows students to become degreed professionals in Medical
Assisting.
- The
MPM option prepares students to become managers for outpatient
healthcare facilities.
MA Certificate
Accreditation
The
Medical Assistant Certificate is accredited through the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on
recommendation of the:
Curriculum Review Board of the
American Association of Medical
Assistant Endowment (CRB-AAMAE)
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 1575, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 800. 228.2262.
Additional
Program Information
and Costs
All
students wishing to obtain either an MA Certificate or Degree must
obtain CPR and First Aid certification. Additionally, students must:
- Obtain
professional liability insurance coverage as provided by Arapahoe
Community College.
- Receive
complete immunizations, including the
Hepatitis B vaccinations.
- Purchase
a stethoscope and lab coat.
The
approximate cost of certifications, immunizations and equipment
is $200.00. Nominal expenses are incurred during each externship
for travel within the Denver metro area.
MOT Program
Forms (PDFs)
Click
on the links to download the:
Administrative
Assistant
| Commonly Asked Questions |
Medical Assistant | Medical
Assistant Degree |
Medical
Practice Manager |
