OST 161 Medical OFc Procedures (3 Credit Hours)

Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides instruction on the skills and procedures needed in today’s medical office. Topics include medical data entry, medical communications, phone etiquette,use and maintenance of office equipment, inventory control, patient scheduling, and managing the financial aspects of a practice. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential in the medical office.