Associate of Occupational Science in
Medical Office Specialist

This degree couples the Medical Assisting and Healthcare Information Specialist curriculum to create a more extensive training program.

You will be able to build upon the strengths needed to succeed in all areas of the medical office. This creates a solid foundation for attaining a rewarding career.

Having a degree in today's job market makes an individual more valuable to an employer. It reflects determination and the ability to achieve a goal.

Our associates degree program provides a thorough knowledge of both clinical and administrative procedures. Competency in front and back office procedures makes a graduate more marketable and flexible in the healthcare job force. This program also increases the opportunity to become an office manager in a medical office setting.

This program is offered at the Earth City and Kirkwood campus'.

PROGRAM DISCLOSURE (2009-2010):

Name of Program: Associate of Occupational Science in Medical Office Specialist

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 31-9092-00 and 43-1011-00

O*Net link to access SOC codes: www.bls.gov/soc/

Time Frame / Award Year 2009/2010

Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 5

On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 75%
(students who completed the program within the published length of the program as described in catalog)

Job Placement Rate for Students completing the program in the Award Year: 75%

Tuition and Fees for Program:

Tuition: $29,192.00

Enrollment Fee: $75.00

Books: $1348.00

The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $18,908.00

There are NO Median Private or Alternative Loan Debts Other: -0-

Median Institutional Finance Plans: $264.00

Median Wage Information Medical Assisting Profession

National Hourly $13.77 hourly, $28,650 annual

Missouri Hourly $12.33 Yearly $25,600 annual

Median Wage Information Healthcare Information Specialist

National Hourly $22.55 hourly, $46,910 annual

Missouri Hourly $21.29 Yearly $44,300 annual

Job Titles this program prepares students to enter in this field: Medical Assistant, Certifed Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Doctor's Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Optometric Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, Optometric Technician, Outpatient Surgery Assistant Office Manager, Team Leader, Customer Service Manager, Customer Service Supervisor, Office Supervisor, Accounting Manager, Director, Office Coordinator, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Administrative Supervisor

Occupational Profile Link
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9092.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-1011.00