Medical Office Support (Vocational Certificate A) Pathway

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KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM

The Medical Office Support certificate will prepare the student for employment in an entry-level position in a medical office. Students will acquire skills in proofreading, business English, document formatting, medical terminology, medical coding, and medical office procedures, as well as anatomy and physiology designed for the allied health care worker. Professionalism and flexibility are also stressed in the program, as employers are looking for employees who exhibit these characteristics.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

Pathway Code: MEDS (CIP: 51.0710)

Technical Requirements (19 hours)

BUS1640 - Business Communications 3 hour(s)
CAP1722 - Microsoft Word 3 hour(s)
ALH1655 - Medical Terminology (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
ALH5240 - Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding ($) 3 hour(s)
ALH5235 - Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy & Physiology 4 hour(s)
ALH5244 - Introduction to Health Information ($) 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 19

Depending on the individual student’s skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill (Keyboarding and/or Basic Document Formatting) or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.