This one-year certificate program is designed to provide students with a firm foundation for the medical office environment. With the development of strong word processing skills, transcription skills, and medical office protocol, the student is well on the path to a fulfilling career in the medical support area.

(Housed in the Information and Computer Technologies Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 14 Credit Hours
OFT 111 Intermediate Word*+	3
OFT 141 Grammar for Professionals**	3
HIM 104 Medical Terminology	3
MTH 130 Modern Business Mathematics	3
GENERAL ELECTIVE	1
HED 101 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Care	1
Total	14
SECOND SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours
OFT 112 Advanced Word I**	3
HED 115 Death and Dying OR HED 209 Drugs and Behavior	3
OFT 267 Medical Office Transcription	4
OFT 268 Medical Office Procedures	3
BIO 133 Human Biology	3
Total	16
TOTAL CREDITS	30

+ If background allows (25 nwam for 5 minutes). Otherwise must take OFT 110 before OFT 111
* Placement exam available if typing over 40 nwam and previous word processing experience
** Credit by Exam available