Academic Programs

Office Assistant-Medical (AAS.AAMED)

Students will be highly trained to work in a variety of medical offices, hospitals, and clinics performing administrative support responsibilities. They will complete coursework in Microsoft Office software, medical terminology, medical billing and coding, medical software, desktop publishing, document formatting, and accounting. Students will also develop interpersonal and communication skills. The internship provides students with a realistic work experience.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2023 Fall

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First Year
First Semester

COREBUS-114

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-141

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREBUS-061

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-115

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-099

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREMCS-040

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-095

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENHED-270

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECIS-058

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-056

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREMCS-041

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-095

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Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREBUS-059

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-079

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-083

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPSY-271

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	BUS-114	Advanced Formatting BUS-114 Advanced Formatting Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BIO-050	Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-050 Basic Anatomy & Physiology This course provides an understanding of anatomical structures and functions of the human body. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0
Second Semester
CORE	BUS-061	Office Transcription BUS-061 Office Transcription Designed to develop skills in transcribing recorded dictation for a variety of business sectors in an efficient manner using proper formats, spelling, and grammar. Course Outline * +++	3.0
CORE	BUS-115	Processing Info BUS-115 Processing Info Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations. Course Outline * +++	3.0
GEN	ENG-095	Business English ENG-095 Business English Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 Introduction to Web Technology This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	MCS-040	Health Information for Professionals MCS-040 Health Information for Professionals An introduction and overview to health information management. The course will cover the history and the many applicable fields available to a health information management specialist. Students will explore the different areas of health information. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	HED-270	Community Health HED-270 Community Health A study of public health, school health, occupational health, social and recreational services and self-care. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		18.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CORE	CIS-058	Specialized Software Applications CIS-058 Specialized Software Applications Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, PowerPoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +	3.0
CORE	BUS-060	Automated Ofc Procedures BUS-060 Automated Ofc Procedures Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIS-056	Advanced Software Applications CIS-056 Advanced Software Applications Covers topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	MCS-041	Medical Office Terminology MCS-041 Medical Office Terminology A medical professional's course in medical terminology. Students will receive word parts going over primary terms, then review structure, and functions of the body systems, so they can relate those to medical specialists, pathology, diagnostics and treatment procedures. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BUS-095	Fundamentals of Accounting BUS-095 Fundamentals of Accounting An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business. Course Outline OR
CORE	BUS-151	Financial Accounting BUS-151 Financial Accounting A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	BUS-059	Medical Insurance and Coding BUS-059 Medical Insurance and Coding Introduction to types of medical insurance and procedural and diagnostic coding. Includes preparation of insurance forms, ICD-10-CM coding, procedural coding using HCPCS system, common insurance carriers and claims processing guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers' compensation. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BUS-079	Professional Development BUS-079 Professional Development Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication. Course Outline +++	3.0
CORE	BUS-083	Ofc Asst Internship-Med BUS-083 Ofc Asst Internship-Med Designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student. Placements will include positions in medical offices, hospitals, and clinics. Field experience: minimum of 180 hours. Course Outline *	3.0
	Semester Totals		12.0

Total Program Hours

61.0

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Faculty Contact: Kathleen M. Daugherty
Faculty Email: kdaugherty@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5355

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Office Assistant-Medical (AAS.AAMED)

Catalog Term Year: 2023 Fall

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

BUS-114Advanced Formatting

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

BUS-141Business Communications

BIO-050Basic Anatomy & Physiology

--- ---Social Science Elective

Semester Totals

BUS-061Office Transcription

BUS-115Processing Info

ENG-095Business English

CIS-099Introduction to Web Technology

MCS-040Health Information for Professionals

HED-270Community Health

Semester Totals

CIS-058Specialized Software Applications

BUS-060Automated Ofc Procedures

CIS-056Advanced Software Applications

MCS-041Medical Office Terminology

BUS-095Fundamentals of Accounting

BUS-151Financial Accounting

Semester Totals

BUS-059Medical Insurance and Coding

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

BUS-079Professional Development

BUS-083Ofc Asst Internship-Med

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

BUS-114
Advanced Formatting

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

BUS-141
Business Communications

BIO-050
Basic Anatomy & Physiology

--- ---
Social Science Elective

BUS-061
Office Transcription

BUS-115
Processing Info

ENG-095
Business English

CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology

MCS-040
Health Information for Professionals

HED-270
Community Health

CIS-058
Specialized Software Applications

BUS-060
Automated Ofc Procedures

CIS-056
Advanced Software Applications

MCS-041
Medical Office Terminology

BUS-095
Fundamentals of Accounting

BUS-151
Financial Accounting

BUS-059
Medical Insurance and Coding

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

BUS-079
Professional Development

BUS-083
Ofc Asst Internship-Med