MA 056 - Computer Applications for the Medical Office

    Recent Professors
    Kristy L. Huerta, Catherine R. Emley, Carol A. Seitz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MA 051A and MA 053
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MA 056
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is an introduction to computer applications for a medical office setting, including Practice Management with patient registration, scheduling, verifying insurance eligibility, posting charges and payments, computerized billing, and preparing insurance claims. The course also includes documenting components of clinical back-office encounters, ordering procedures and referrals, and preparing lab requisitions and prescriptions in an Electronic Medical Record.
    Usually Held
    Thu 4:25pm–7:25pm, Tue 4:35pm–7:45pm