Medical Office Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Code: F_AAS_MOT2 Campus: Boulder County

This program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in the clinical and administrative functions of the health care system. All students become familiar with the law and ethics of the health care system and medical terminology. Each area of concentration includes an internship at a health care facility.

This program offers an A.A.S. Degree with three areas of concentration: Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, or Billing Specialist.

All Medical Office Technology students:

• Assessment testing is required of all MOT students. Students who are reading at the college level and obtain the following Accuplacer scores should have the basic skills necessary for success in the program course work. Reading: RC – 80 or greater, English – SS95 or greater, Mathematics – EA61 or greater.
• Complete online background check at American DataBank as directed by program director. See www.CCCS.edu/nursing for a list of criminal offenses appearing on a criminal background check that will disqualify an applicant for admission to the Medical Office Technology Program.
• Ability to sufficiently speak and understand English and to comprehend verbal communication of English speaking clients.
• A grade of "C" or better must be earned for each course required for the degree or certificate.

Additional Requirements for Medical Assisting and Clinical Office Assisting students:

• Complete a health summary with documented immunization records. The health summary needs to be completed during the final semester. The health summary is provided by the Program Director. Please contact Kari Williams at 303-678-3833.
• Current CPR/First Aid course; complete the American Heart Health Care Provider and receive a 2 year recommended renewal date. The recommended renewal date must not expire prior to completion of the internship semester.