Office Administration Technology (Medical Office Assistant) - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(62-65 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required OATS and HIT courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, IV, V, and VI; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Choose one from the following: | ||
| Survey of Economics 3 | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles 3 | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics 3 | 3 | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
Choose one from the following: | ||
| United States History I 3 | 3 | |
| United States History II 3 | 3 | |
| World History I 3 | 3 | |
| World History II 3 | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I 3 | 3 | |
| Western Civilization II 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy 3 | 3 | |
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking 3 | 3 | |
| Philosophy and World Religions 3 | 3 | |
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethics 3 | 3 | |
| Philosophical Thought 3 | 3 | |
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
Choose one from the following: | ||
| Orientation in Art 3 | 3 | |
| Visual Concepts 3 | 3 | |
| History of Art I 3 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz 3 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Related/Professional Requirements (25-27 credits) | ||
| OATS 102 | Keyboarding: Document Formatting | 3 |
| OATS 105 | Business English | 3 |
| OATS 106 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| OATS 110 | Records Management | 3 |
| or HIT 110 | Electronic Health Records | |
| OATS 120 | Accounting Procedures I | 3 |
| or ACCT 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | |
| OATS 203 | Office Equipment and Procedures I | 3 |
| OATS 209 | Business and Technical Communications | 3 |
| OATS/HIT 221 | Internship I | 1-3 |
| OATS 239 | Personal Development | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Concentration Coursework | ||
| OATS 208 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| OATS 211 | Information Processing I | 3 |
| OATS 223 | Medical Transcription I | 3 |
| OATS 228 | Medical Insurance Billing | 3 |
| OATS 270 | Office Administration Technology Capstone | 3 |
| HIT 150 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIT 158 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 62-65 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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HIT 110 Electronic Health Records should be taken only by those who plan to pursue the Medical Office Assistant option.
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OATS 221 Internship I/HIT 221 Internship I are restricted to majors.
(62-63 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required OATS and HIT courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| Visual Concepts | ||
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| OATS 102 | Keyboarding: Document Formatting | 3 |
| OATS 105 | Business English | 3 |
| OATS 106 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics or Macroeconomic Principles or Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| HIT 150 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OATS 110 or HIT 110 | Records Management or Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| OATS 120 or ACCT 2110 | Accounting Procedures I or Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| OATS 211 | Information Processing I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| HIT 158 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OATS 203 | Office Equipment and Procedures I | 3 |
| OATS 208 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| OATS 209 | Business and Technical Communications | 3 |
| OATS 223 | Medical Transcription I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| World History I | ||
| World History II | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy and World Religions | ||
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Philosophical Thought | ||
| General Education Elective - Choose one course from the NM General Education Requirements in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 3-4 | |
| OATS 221 or HIT 221 | Internship I or Internship I | 1 |
| OATS 228 | Medical Insurance Billing | 3 |
| OATS 239 | Personal Development | 3 |
| OATS 270 | Office Administration Technology Capstone | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Total Credits | 62-63 | |