College Catalog

The purpose of the Medical Information Emphasis in Office Information Technology is to prepare students for a variety of medical office careers.

Career Opportunities

Medical office assistant, medical transcriptionist, medical office manager, medical application support specialist, medical secretary, medical office support.

Remediation Strategies

All entering students will be tested for English, math, and reading deficiencies. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in this catalog (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/PlacementTesting.htm ).

Transfer Procedures

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals

A graduate of this major should be able to:

• demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of a variety of current software.
• use current technology in an office environment.
• demonstrate extensive knowledge in developing, editing, organizing, proofing, and publishing a variety of documents.
• manage workflow.
• apply knowledge of medical office procedures and applications.
• demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics of the medical office environment.
• recognize the importance of lifelong professional development.
• analyze and evaluate human behavior and its impact on supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• use information literacy to collect, analyze, and synthesize data for varied personal and professional needs.
• develop critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• apply the fundamentals of effective communications in written, oral, and visual delivery methods.
• demonstrate proficiency in medical transcription accuracy and productivity standards.
• demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology.
• use medical references and other medical resources for research and practice.
• code and abstract health care data for statistical and reimbursement purposes.

Curriculum

Additional Information

The curriculum provides an opportunity for students to gain Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.