MA 056 - Computer Applications for the Medical Office

    Recent Professors
    Kristy L. Huerta, Catherine R. Emley
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32–40 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MA 051A and MA 053
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 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
    Tue 4:35pm–7:45pm