2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Medical Office Professions - Medical Secretary - Associate in
Business Studies
Program Code: ABS.10288
The efficiency of a medical office and the quality of medical care provided depend in large part upon the staff members who supplement and support
the role of the physician. As a medical office staff member, you must have strong communication skills, organizational ability, computer knowledge,
and excellent human relations skills.
Medical secretaries understand and use medical terminology; complete medical insurance claims; handle correspondence, medical records and
physicians’ dictation; greet and direct patients; and manage appointment schedules and the telephone. They are also required to understand the legal
responsibilities of medical office staff members.
General Education Courses
Course Credits Course Title Completed
LW --- 1 Any 1 Credit LW Course (As of fall 2007) AND
LWA --- 1 Any 1 Credit LWA Course
OR
LW --- (2) Any 2 Credit LW Course (As of fall 2007)
OAT 151 3 Business Communication I AND
OAT 152 3 Business Communication II
OR
OAT 151 (3) Business Communication I AND
ENG 111 (3) College Composition I AND
ENG 112 (3) College Composition II
OR
OAT 151 (3) Business Communication I
ENG 111 (3) College Composition I
ENG 113 (3) Technical Communication
POL --- 3/4 Any Approved American Government Requirement
11/15 SUBTOTAL
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Delta College 2012-2013