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Administrative Office Professional (Medical Office Administration Option)

Important Information

Short Description

Type of Credential

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Code

756

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:
CCBC Catonsville, Lynne Mason
443-840-4510 or lmason@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Some classes offered only at the Catonsville campus
Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Administrative Office Professional, see Departmental Exam. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-20 Credits

General Education Requirements:

BIOL 109 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
OFAD 114 - IT Essentials 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 105 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s). (Diversity course)

General Education Electives:

Choose a Math course from the list of approved General Education Courses .

Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 20 Credits

Program Requirements:

Credit by exam available for OFAD 102 , OFAD 104 , and OFAD 250 .

ENGL 106 - English Grammar and Usage 3 Credit(s).
OFAD 102 - Keyboarding I: Basic Keyboarding 2 Credit(s).
OFAD 104 - Keyboarding II: Document Processing 3 Credit(s).
OFAD 228 - Word I: Text Editing and Formatting Skills 3 Credit(s).
OFAD 246 - Excel I: Basic Spreadsheet Applications 3 Credit(s).
OFAD 250 - Machine Transcription 3 Credit(s).
OFAD 262 - Administrative Project Management 3 Credit(s).

Medical Office Administration Option - 21 Credits

Students following this option must fulfill the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education requirement with the 4-credit BIOL 109 Human Anatomy and Physiology course.

HIIT 102 - Health Care Delivery Systems 3 Credit(s).
HIIT 110 - Basic Medical Coding 3 Credit(s).
MDAS 141 - Medical Terminology: A Contextual Approach 3 Credit(s).
MDAS 145 - Health Law, Ethics, and Medical Documentation 3 Credit(s).
MDAS 146 - Fundamentals for the Medical Office 3 Credit(s).
MDAS 251 - Medical Billing and Patient Accounting 3 Credit(s).
OFAD 252 - Medical Transcription 3 Credit(s).

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for various office careers in the business world. The Administrative Office Professional program provides students with not only technical skills but also the necessary analytical, conceptual, communication, and organizational skills to perform successfully in the many situations found in the office environment. The program provides students a capstone experience in project management, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) identify as the newest skill set for the 21st century administrative professional.

Students complete a core of common required courses as well as courses in their chosen specialty. Specialty options include Software Applications Specialist, Executive Administrative Assistant, and Medical Office Administration. Each track is enhanced with one or more courses to offer students pathways to both career and academic advancement. Many of the courses offered in the Administrative Office Professional program are offered in a self-paced mode of instruction and online. Courses may be taken in any sequence as long as prerequisites are met. Some courses are offered in alternate semesters. Credit by examination is available for selected courses.

CCBC’s Executive Administration Assistant associate degree option is aligned with the certification standards of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Students who successfully complete this degree track will be prepared to sit for the IAAP Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification exam. Applicants for this exam must meet certain educational and work experience requirements. These requirements can be found in the IAAP Certification Application Packet on the IAAP website, http://www.iaap-hq.org/certification. Students are advised to visit this website for further certification details

Articulation: Baltimore County high school graduates may be eligible for advanced placement and credit in Office Administration courses.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Office Administration program will be able to:

produce first-time mailable copy using state-of-the art software from a variety of input;
manage records and data electronically and manually;
combine organizational and technical skills to improve office workflow;
speak and write effectively for interpersonal, group, and office communication;
integrate information in a complex way to monitor and manage projects;
use credible sources and/or databases to gather business data, compile research, and draft or abstract reports; and
manage a multiphase business project.

Other

Articulation

Baltimore County high school graduates may be eligible for advanced placement and credit in Office Administration courses.