Office Management (A.S.), Medical Office Specialization
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): Online
Location(s): Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: BUSN
Program Code: OFASMED
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 52.0204
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: '1552020401
This is a specialization of the Office Management Associate in Science degree. Upon graduation, students be prepared for a wide range of entry-level and mid-level positions, such as administrative assistant, accounting clerk, office manager, and more.
Refer to the Office Management (A.S.) overview to find information about this degree, including imbedded College Credit Certificates.
Students should work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses (18 credits) | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses (27 credits) | ||
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| OST 1100 | Keyboarding 1 | 3 |
| OST 1324 | Business Math and Office Accounting | 3 |
| OST 1384 | Customer Service | 3 |
| OST 1581 | Professional Development in the Work Environment | 3 |
| OST 1582 | Ethics at Work | 3 |
| OST 2335 | Business Communications | 3 |
| OST 2355 | Records Management and Filing | 3 |
| OST 2491 | Office Management Internship | 3 |
| Medical Office Specialization (15 credits) | ||
| HSC 1532 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OST 1110 | Keyboarding 2 | 3 |
| OST 1455 | Medical Office Accounts | 3 |
| OST 2135 | Medical Keyboarding | 3 |
| OST 2461 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| OST 1100 | Keyboarding 1 | 3 |
| OST 1384 | Customer Service | 3 |
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| OST 2335 | Business Communications | 3 |
| OST 1581 | Professional Development in the Work Environment | 3 |
| OST 1324 | Business Math and Office Accounting Sp | 3 |
| OST 2461 | Medical Office Procedures Sp | 3 |
| OST 2355 | Records Management and Filing Fa | 3 |
| HSC 1532 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OST 1455 | Medical Office Accounts Fa | 3 |
| OST 2135 | Medical Keyboarding Fa | 3 |
| OST 1110 | Keyboarding 2 | 3 |
| OST 1582 | Ethics at Work | 3 |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| OST 2491 | Office Management Internship Fa, Sp | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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If no term is designated, course is offered every term.
- Fa
Course offered in fall term
- sp
Course offered in spring term
Learning Outcomes
- Perform oral and written communication activities
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Perform keyboarding and document processing
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate filing rules regarding proper names
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Develop communication skills as an administrative medical office assistant
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Implement strategies for promoting a positive service culture
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility