Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 10-160-4
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August /January
About the Program
Description
If you have an interest in the business or academic aspects of the health field, this program is a good fit for your career plans. The coursework prepares students for employment in healthcare facilities, medical schools and government agencies. Courses are offered in a blended format, which may include traditional classroom instruction and an online component.
Career Outlook
Job responsibilities may include assisting with academic research, preparing electronic medical records, or processing insurance claims. Employment opportunities are expected to increase.
Related Programs
Administrative Professional
Get ready to take on key responsibilities that include operating new office technologies, performing and coordinating an office’s administrative activities, and storing and integrating information for dissemination to staff and clients.
Medical Billing
To perform essential functions of healthcare administration, you will gain knowledge of office accounting, medical insurance terminology, efficient office practices, and basic human anatomy. Courses are offered in a blended format, which may include classroom instruction and an online component.
Detailed Program Information
Curriculum
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
OFTECH-122 |
Business English Essentials ^ |
3 |
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BRHLTH-124 |
Medical Office Terminology 1 ^ |
3 |
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OFTECH-136 |
Keyboarding Skill Development 1 ‡ ^ |
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| (1) | RBUS-102 |
Mathematics of Business |
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| (2) | ACCTG-102 |
Basic Office Accounting ^ |
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OFTECH-119 |
Information Management |
3 |
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BRHLTH-125 |
Medical Office Terminology 2 ‡ ^ |
3 |
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OFTECH-133 |
Business Document Production 1 ‡ |
3 |
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BRHLTH-135 |
Medical Document Production ‡ |
3 |
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| (3) | COMPSW-106 | Introduction to MS Office ^ | 3 | |||
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BRHLTH-140 |
Electronic Health Records: Administrative Application ‡ |
3 |
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BRHLTH-142 |
Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office ‡ |
3 |
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| (3) | BRHLTH-170 |
Medical Insurance Principles/Coding ‡ ^ |
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| (4) | BRHLTH-174 |
Medical Claims Reimbursement ‡ ^ |
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| (4) | BRHLTH-112 |
Computerized Medical Billing ‡ ^ |
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| (4) | RBUS-111 | Business Communications ‡ | 3 | |
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| (4) | BRHLTH-197 | Medical Office Career Investigation ‡ ^ | 3 | |||
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
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ENG-151 |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
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and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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(or) ENG-201‡ and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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(or) Any 200-series Anatomy course |
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(or) Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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(or) Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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(or) Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course |
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‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Course counts toward earning the Medical Billing technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Perform routine healthcare administrative procedures
- Process insurance claims
- Demonstrate effective workplace communications
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Maintain internal and external relationships
- Model professionalism in the workplace
Career Outlook
Scholarships
Learn about scholarship opportunities here.
Learn about Scholarships available for this program here: https://matc.academicworks.com
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West Allis Campus: 414-456-5500