Lecture: 4 hours/week
Learning activities are varied and chosen to align with course outcomes. Learning activities may include, but are not limited to, lecture, independent study, problem-based learning, software applications, electronic medical records and billing, hands-on experience, seminar, simulation, and role-playing.
- Confidentiality and data security applications and impacts
- Medical Services Plan, Fee Guide, and billing procedures
- WorkSafe BC form completion and submission
- Claims submission and posting
- Handling rejected claims
- Patient referral process and cycle
- Diagnostic requisitions and reports
- Electronic medical records functionality
Upon successful completion of the course, within their scope of practice, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate confidentiality with electronic medical records;
- Demonstrate the use of an electronic health record system effectively;
- Apply Medical Services Commission guidelines to Medical Services Plan billing procedures;
- Produce accurate reports in preparation for submission of claims using at least one medical billing computer program;
- Demonstrate alternate billing options and completion of relevant forms;
- Apply accuracy and attention to detail in managing accepted and rejected billing claims.
Assessment will be based on course outcomes and follow the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course. To graduate from the MOA program, students must earn a passing grade of 65% (C+) in this course.
Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided to students at the beginning of the semester.
A minimum grade of 65% (or C+) in
MOAD 1100
And
MOAD 1200 (or minimum grade of 60% or C in OADM 1151; or minimum grade of MAS in OADM 1206 and 60% or C in OADM 1244)
And
MOAD 1300 (or minimum grade of 60% or C in OADM 1246)
And
MOAD 1400 (or minimum grade of 60% or C in OADM 1114)
And
MOAD 1500 (or minimum grade of 60% or C in OADM 1325)