Program Overview
College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Medical Office Administration program will teach you the administrative and support skills needed for employment in the medical industry.
Course work includes:
- Medical terminology
- Information systems
- Office management
- Medical coding
- Billing and insurance
- Legal and ethical issues
Work-Based Learning (WBL)
WBL offers the opportunity to work for an employer in a position directly related to your program of study, earning you real-world experience by applying course instruction in an actual workplace setting.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Utilize appropriate technology relevant to a healthcare environment to complete basic administrative tasks
- Manage administrative projects in the healthcare environment while communicating effectively in oral and written formats
- Demonstrate knowledge and show the ability to apply that knowledge in major healthcare administrative
tasks such as scheduling, billing and coding
Careers
Employment opportunities include administrative positions with:
- Medical and dental offices
- Hospitals
- Insurance companies
- Laboratories
- Medical supply companies
Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to read the occupational outlook handbooks for information about medical office administration careers:
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Curriculum Guides
Associate in Applied Science in Medical Office Administration Curriculum Guide (PDF)