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2024-2025 Course Catalog

Medical Office Support Certificate

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Total Credits: 18

Major Number: 5795
CIP Code: 51.0710

Program Description

The Medical Office Support certificate will prepare students for work as medical receptionists or other entry-level positions in many health area settings. e.g., hospital departmental offices, clinics, chiropractic and health information settings. Students will be trained in patient registration, correspondence, interpersonal skills, document preparation, as well as terminology/language, insurance, electronic health records, and organization of healthcare settings. Students will be able to earn the short-term certificate and then continue to other existing offerings in a seamless path.

NOTE: Many of the courses in this certificate are delivered in an online format. This learning strategy helps to prepare students to be successful working independently in today’s high-tech medical office.

Program Prerequisites

These prerequisites must be met for OFFT 2006  and OFFT 2010 . These two courses are prerequisites for many of the other OFFT Medical courses in this program (OFFT 2012 , OFFT 2013 , OFFT 2021 , OFFT 2030 , OFFT 2031 , OFFT 2032 , OFFT 2035 , OFFT 2041 , OFFT 2044 , OFFT 2050 , OFFT 2783 ). Students should not register for any courses for which the prerequisites have not been met. Program faculty will enforce prerequisites.

  1. Declared Office Technology-Medical major with the Century College Records Office.
  2. Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

Special Instructions

Prospective students should be aware that a MN Human Services background study with no restrictions may be required for the practicums.

Program Requirements

Career/Occupational Requirements

Total Credits: 18

Career/Occupational Elective Requirements

None

MnTC/General Education Requirements

None

MnTC Elective Requirements

None

Additional Elective Requirements

None

Additional Requirements

None

Program Information

General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

See Century College Policy 3.17.0.1

Program Note

A grade of C or higher in each required course (Career/Occupational and specifically designated MnTC courses) is required. A MN Human Services background study may be required for internships and employment.

Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships

See the Century College website for information regarding transfer.
This program is intended primarily for employment preparation rather than transfer to a four-year institution. Some courses may not transfer to a number of four-year colleges. If you are considering the possibility of transfer, you may wish to talk with your advisor, counselor, or program instructor before registering to discuss your goals, look at programs designed for transfer, and develop a plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program students will be able to:

  • Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy necessary for employment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge to create, name, edit, format, store, send, attach, and print typical business documents.
  • Demonstrate knowledge to use a Microsoft Office product to add and modify graphics and other visual elements to enhance written communications.
  • Demonstrate the use of electronic health records.
  • Produce simple medical billing statements.
  • Schedule patient appointments.

Program Contact Information

Carla Tobin 651.779.5781 Room 2246 East
Susan Paisley 651.779.5781 Room 2246 East

Sample Plan

Please note that this is a sample course sequence. Individual schedules will vary depending upon student needs, goals, and availability. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor, counselor, or faculty program instructors to create an individualized plan that includes prerequisites and application requirements. For detailed program information see the Century College website. This information is subject to change.

Semester 1

Total Credits: 9

Semester 2

Total Credits: 9

Note

This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu

Century College is a member of Minnesota State. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.
This document can be available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651.773.1745 or emailing access.center@century.edu.

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