Program Manager: Michele Tertel
Email: mtertel@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.624.2845
Program Description
Equips students with the skills to become competent in medical records management, insurance processing, coding and billing, management of practice finances, information processing, and fundamental office tasks. The student maintains familiarity with clinical and technical concepts to coordinate administrative office functions in the health care setting.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all MEDA courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Maintain patient confidentiality and exercise ethical judgment, integrity, honesty, dependability, and accountability in the performance of one's responsibilities.
- Interact and function as part of the interprofessional healthcare team.
- Communicate in a professional, positive, and tactful manner with patients and interprofessional healthcare teams.
- Perform all functions according to established policies and procedures.
Program Requirements
- Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all MEDA courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MEDA 109 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MEDA 110 | Computer Medical Office Management | 3 |
| MEDA 112 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| MEDA 203 | Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding | 3 |
| MEDA 205 | Medical Administrative Specialist Practicum | 3 |
| MEDA 218 | Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MEDA 109 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Fall | ||
| MEDA 110 | Computer Medical Office Management (1st 7 & 1/2-week) | 3 |
| MEDA 112 | Medical Office Procedures (1st 7 & 1/2-week) | 3 |
| MEDA 203 | Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding (2nd 7 & 1/2-week) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Spring | ||
| MEDA 218 | Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement | 3 |
| MEDA 205 | Medical Administrative Specialist Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.