College of Technology

2011-2012 Medical Administrative Assistant
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Required Courses
Credits
ACTG 101 Accounting Procedures I 3
AHMS 144 Medical Terminology 3
AHMS 160 Beginning Procedural Coding 3
AHMS 162 Beginning Diagnosis Coding 3
AHMS 175 Medical Law and Ethics 3
AHMS 220 Medical Office Procedures 3
AHMS 255 Medical Transcription I 3
BIOH 101 Foundations of Human Biology 3
CAPP 110 Short Courses:  MS Outlook 1
CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers 3
CAPP 154 MS Word 3
CAPP 156 MS Excel 3
CAPP 158 MS Access 3
COMT 109 Human Relations 3
COMT 130 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
M 108 Business Mathematics 3
M 121 College Algebra 3*
OR  
M 143 Finite Mathematics 4*
OR  
M 105 Contemporary Mathematics 3*
TASK 115 Keyboard Applications/Ten Key 3
TASK 145 Records Management 3
TASK 202 Machine Transcription 3
TASK 230 Office Career Success 3
WRIT 122 Introduction to Business Writing 3
Subtotal
64
Restricted Electives chosen in consultation with academic advisor (see below)
3
Total minimum credits required for degree
67

*Students should check with their academic advisor to determine the specific math course that is appropriate for their plan of study.

Suggested Electives:
ACTG 102 Accounting Procedures II
ACTG 103 Accounting Procedures III
ACTG 125 QuickBooks
ACTG 180 Payroll Accounting
ACTG 205 Computerized Accounting
CMP 115 Introduction to Desktop Publishing
CMP 135 Introduction to Web Design
CTBU 165 Business Law
CTBU 171 Introduction to Business
CTBU 175 Current Issues in Business
DSGN 204 Advanced Software Applications
DSGN 208 Multimedia Technology
TASK 298 Internship/Cooperative Education
WRIT 180 Editing for Business Writing

Students should check course descriptions for required prerequisites.  Math and communication requirements are usually determined by performance on placement tests or transfer credits.

Suggested Plan of Study
Medical Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Year
Credits
CAPP 120 3
CAPP 154 3
CAPP 156 3
ACTG 101 3
TASK 115 3
TASK 145 3
TASK 230 3
WRIT 122 3
BIOH 101 3
AHMS 144 3
M 108 3
Second Year
Credits
CAPP 110 1
CAPP 158 3
AHMS 160 3
AHMS 162 3
COMT 109 3
COMT 130 3
TASK 202 3
AHMS 255 3
AHMS 220 3
AHMS 175 3
Restricted Electives 3

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NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.

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