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This degree or certificate prepares students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a medical office or clinic setting. The curriculum covers key administrative functions, including patient reception and scheduling, medical documentation and word processing, insurance validation and coding, supply and equipment management, and electronic health record maintenance. Students will also develop professional communication skills, learn to navigate HIPAA regulations, and gain hands-on experience in multitasking within a fast-paced healthcare environment. Completers will be prepared to effectively support physicians and healthcare teams in delivering quality patient care. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 29 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program students will be able to schedule appointments, perform medical office duties, handle financial matters including medical insurance collection, manage electronic health records and other ancillary medical records, and to complete the insurance and reimbursement process. The required internship in the medical office of a physician’s clinic provides the student with the administrative experience necessary to enter the workforce.
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE | UNITS | |
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MOA 180 | Health Information Management & HIPAA Standards |
3 |
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MOA 182 | Medical Terminology Body Systems |
3 |
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MOA 183 | Introduction to Health Insurance & Reimbursement |
4 |
| MOA 180 |
MOA 184 |
Health Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
| MOA 185 |
Medical Office Administration |
3 |
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| MOA 180 | MOA 188 |
Healthcare Law and Ethics |
3 |
| MOA 180 | MOA 193 |
Principles of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding |
3 |
| MOA 181 and MOA 182 | MOA 197 |
Body System Diseases & Diagnoses for Medical Office Staff |
3 |
| BUSAD 204 |
Customer Service Skills |
1 |
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| MOA 50 |
MOA Internship |
3 |
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| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED | 29 |
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| February 2026 |
GCC CATALOG ADDENDUM Spring 2026 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year. |
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