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.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient
records (paper and electronic), and utilization of computer software; communicate
effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and serve as a liaison between
the physician and others; apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy and display ethical,
responsible, and professional behavior; and demonstrate the ability to educate patients
on general office policies, including insurance procedures, reimbursement processes,
billing, and coding practices, while accurately identifying and applying medical terminology
related to the human body systems.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| MOA 180 |
Health Information Management & HIPAA Standards |
3 |
| MOA 182 |
Medical Terminology Body Systems |
3 |
| MOA 183 |
Introduction to Health Insurance & Reimbursement |
4 |
| MOA 184 |
Health Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
| MOA 185 |
Medical Office Administration |
3 |
| MOA 188 |
Healthcare Law and Ethics |
3 |
| MOA 193 |
Principles of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding |
3 |
| MOA 197 |
Body System Diseases & Diagnoses for Medical Office Staff |
3 |
| BUSAD 204 |
Customer Service Skills |
1 |
| MOA 50 |
MOA Internship |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
29 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026
|
|
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.
|
