| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
50 |
MOA INTERNSHIP |
1.0 to 3.0 Units |
MOA 50 is a discipline-specific course, which allows students to earn from 1-3 units for structured, supervised work on-campus or off-campus in the field of‚ Medical Office Administration under the supervision of a faculty advisor. It is designed to provide students with hands-on, discipline-linked work experience that will extend their knowledge and understanding of career demands in‚ Medical Office Administration. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Note: This course may be taken four times; a maximum of 12 units may be earned. Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151 and MOA 180, 182, 183, and 185 (MOA 180, 182, 183, and 185 may be taken concurrently). Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
101 |
HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS |
2.0 Units |
MOA 101 is an overview of health occupations and provides the study of basic medical mathematics and terminology; career foundations, including healthcare of the past, present, and future; interpersonal dynamics, systems and communications; and healthcare safety and healthcare environment practices, including ethics and legal responsibilities. Students will also be introduced to various healthcare career pathways. Lecture 2 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000E or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
180 |
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & HIPAA STANDARDS |
3.0 Units |
MOA 180 introduces students to the fundamental theories and practices of health information management. The course includes an overview of the healthcare Industry, services organization and delivery; health data, record structure and electronic documentation; health content and quality standards confidentiality and compliance; and management, leadership and performance improvement. The course also includes HIPAA regulations, privacy issues and security standards. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
181 |
BASIC MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY |
3.0 Units |
MOA 181 is an introductory course designed for office positions in the health sciences as a health technician, medical receptionist, or medical secretary. This course includes basic foundational medical terms and components of medical vocabulary building. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed MOA 182. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Spring/Winter. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID HIT 103X) |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
182 |
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR BODY SYSTEMS |
3.0 Units |
MOA 182 is designed to familiarize students interested in the medical field with origin, correct spelling, pronunciation, meaning and current usage of common medical terms and their application to clinical records and reports. Students learn the roots, prefixes, suffixes, and word combinations. The course provides a comprehensive overview of each body system's common medical terms. In addition, students become familiar with anatomy, physiology, and disease processes as well as therapeutic measure for each. The course utilizes SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan) as a tool to showcase the use of medical terminology in patient care service. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: MOA 180 and ENGL C1000 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
183 |
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INSURANCE & REIMBURSEMENT |
4.0 Units |
MOA 183 is designed to familiarize students with the tools necessary to understand the process of medical billing, coding, insurance and reimbursement in a medical setting. The course explores various health insurance companies, policies and regulations and also the relationship between single payer, Medicare and medical insurance providers as well as other private health insurance providers. This course includes various coding standards as well as the medical claims submission process to support the physician with appropriate reimbursement for their services. Lecture/Demonstration 4 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
184 |
HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS |
3.0 Units |
MOA 184 provides students with an introduction to healthcare delivery systems, including ambulatory, long-term and managed care, mental health, rehabilitation medicine, hospice and home health. This course also focuses on regulatory and accreditation requirements, funding and reimbursement, licensing and government regulations and explores industry issues, concerns and growth within the United States healthcare system and delivery. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MOA 180. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID HIT 104X) |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
185 |
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
3.0 Units |
MOA 185 is an introduction to the medical office that concentrates on the Medical Assistant's role in the maintenance of a professional and efficient medical office, including career guidelines and professional qualifications; public relations; courteous and effective handling of patients, doctors, and coworkers; preparation and care of medical records; correspondence; financial records; insurance; and general management of a medical facility. Training is applicable in offices of physicians, medical hospitals and clinics, dental and medical/legal agencies and government sponsored medical facilities. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
188 |
HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS |
3.0 Units |
MOA 188 provides the student with an introduction to legal issues pertaining to healthcare, health information, and the patient's health record as a legal document. The course includes instruction on patient privacy and confidentiality, patient rights, release of information, informed consents, advance directives, compliance, criminal activities including fraud and abuse, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Electronic-Health. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MOA 180. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
190 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION |
3.0 Units |
MOA 190 provides an overview of health care institutions, how they are organized and governed, essential roles and responsibilities of various healthcare administrators, physicians, nurses and clinical support staff as well as other common management functions. The relationship between external and internal forces that impact healthcare environments are inspected to help students understand the foundational framework for addressing healthcare administration problems and challenges along with solutions within the health care organization. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: MOA 180 and ENGL C1000 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
191 |
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY |
3.0 Units |
MOA 191 introduces key public health concepts, the history, present and future direction of public health, and how the core areas of public health can be integrated to promote health within a diverse population. The course investigates various public health models and will engage in active learning through the use of individual and team activities, discussions, and field experiences to fully explore diverse public health dynamics of cultural, racial and social issues. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: MOA 180 and ENGL C1000 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
192 |
HEALTHCARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
3.0 Units |
MOA 192 provides the student with an understanding of healthcare quality management and performance improvement principles within the hospital as well as clinical setting. Various theoretical and practical methodologies used in quality assessments will be explored. This course examines regulatory, accreditation, patient safety, performance improvement and utilization along with compliance, credentialing, and licensing standards. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: MOA 180 and ENGL C1000 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
193 |
PRINCIPLES OF CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY (CPT) CODING |
3.0 Units |
MOA 193 provides the student with an introduction to Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for ambulatory services related to facility and professional services, with an overview of coding conventions, principles, regulatory guidance, and coding software. The CPT coding system teaches students a uniform process for coding medical services, and streamlines reporting and increases accuracy and efficiency in healthcare delivery. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MOA 180. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
194 |
INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES (ICD) CLINICAL MODIFICATIONS (CM) VERSION 10 |
3.0 Units |
MOA 194 provides the student with an overview of nomenclature and classification systems, with a focus on coding inpatient clinical information from medical records. Instruction includes coding diagnoses, utilizing the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), clinical Modifications (CM) Version 10 sequencing, and coding conventions. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MOA 180. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
195 |
INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES: PROCEDURE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM |
3.0 Units |
MOA 195 provides the student with an introduction to the overview, structure, and organization of the International Classification of Diseases, Procedure Classification System (ICD-10-PCS). Instruction in coding procedures adheres to national coding guidelines, uses information from cases and health records, and applies coding software (Encoder). Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MOA 180. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION |
197 |
BODY SYSTEM DISEASES & DIAGNOSES FOR MEDICAL OFFICE STAFF |
3.0 Units |
MOA 197 is an introduction to diseases and diagnoses in the human body, their treatments, and therapeutic measures. The course emphasizes the understanding of various common diseases: the cause, signs and symptoms, and methods of diagnosis, along with prognosis, medical treatments, and therapeutic procedures that are related and used for medical charting and documentation for coders and other healthcare providers. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MOA 181 or MOA 182. Transfer Credit: CSU |
