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Medical Front Office Assistant Occupational Skills Award
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Medical Front Office webpage and your academic advisor at the Brookhaven Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Medical Front Office Assistant Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Occupational Skills Award in Medical Front Office Assistant. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Medical Front Office Assistant Occupational Skills Award is for individuals who are new to a medical office setting. This sequence of courses will prepare students for entry-level employment in a medical front office setting by developing core proficiency in medical terminology, medical office procedures, and basic medical coding and billing procedures.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 13 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
POFT 1127 – Introduction to Keyboarding
POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I Must select from specific section for Medical Front Office program. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
MDCA 1313 – Medical Terminology
POFM 1317 – Medical Administrative Support
POFM 1327 – Medical Insurance
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Medical Front Office Assistant Occupational Skills Award.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Join the Alumni Network
Total Hours: 13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 13 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS