CIP Code: 51.0716

ctcLink Plan Code: MASBCC20

Total Credits 43

1. College Success

Take COLLG 110 or equivalent

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

• Note:

  • Successfully completing either COLLG 110 or COLLG 115 will fulfill the College Success requirement. 
  • A COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course. 

2. Medical Terminology I

• BTECM 150 Medical Terminology I (5 credits)

• Course Purpose: You are introduced to word forms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. You will analyze medical terms through the knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. You will practice pronunciation and spelling of medical terms. You will learn how to utilize medical dictionary and other references, as well as the formation of nouns, adjectives, and plurals of medical words. Knowledge of medical terminology is beneficial to the medical office administrative assistant when communicating with patients and medical clinicians. This course is broken into two 5-credit courses that cover all the systems of the body.

3. Diagnosis Coding

• BTECM 255 Diagnosis Coding (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Learn and apply the current rules and regulations for ICD-10 coding.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network! Meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

4. Medical Terminology II

• BTECM 151 Medical Terminology II (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Knowledge of medical terminology is beneficial   to the medical office administrative assistant when communicating with patients and medical clinicians. This course is broken into two 5-credit courses that cover all of the systems of the body.

5. Introduction to the Medical Office

• BTECM 149 Introduction to the Medical Office (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You are introduced to topics that occur in a Medical Office setting. In this course you with learn about the history of healthcare systems, overview of types of healthcare facilities, roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals, importance of team work and process improvement, as well as strategies for exploring the job market.

6. CPT Coding

• BTECM 254 CPT Coding (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Learn and apply the current rules and regulations for CPT coding.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.

7. Human Biology: Anatomy & Physiology

• BIOL& 170 Human Biology: Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will gain a comprehensive study of the human body, its structure and its function. A non-lab course appropriate for non-science majors. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is beneficial to the medical office administrative assistant when communicating with patients and medical clinicians.

8. Advanced Coding and Reimbursement

• BTECM 256 Advanced Coding and Reimbursement (5 credits)

• Course Purpose: In this course you will apply ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and reimbursement rules and regulations to a variety of case studies and situations.  

9. Electronic Health Records

• BTECM 257 Electronic Health Records (5 credits)

• Course Purpose: You complete common work tasks and practice data entry while creating a variety of electronic medical records in both inpatient and outpatient settings using training software. You will gain understanding on existing and evolving government driven standards and regulations as they apply to the healthcare environment.  

Action Item: Complete AAPC CPC Exam

Sign up to complete the AAPC CPC exam. 

Total Credits 43

CIP Code: 51.0716

ctcLink Plan Code: MASBCC20