22 courses with the subject OST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
OST 136Word Processing (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take a nationally accredited certification exam.
OST 136Word Processing (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take a nationally accredited certification exam.
None This course provides a working knowledge of presentation skills, e-mail correspondence and Internet usage and research for the modern office. Emphasis is placed on using presentation software, email communications, search engines, Web sites, Web servers, communication services, and e-business to obtain information vital to the current office environment. Upon completion, students should be able to use the Internet to research any office topics required for employment and be prepared to take a nationally accredited certification exam.
None This course provides a working knowledge of presentation skills, e-mail correspondence and Internet usage and research for the modern office. Emphasis is placed on using presentation software, email communications, search engines, Web sites, Web servers, communication services, and e-business to obtain information vital to the current office environment. Upon completion, students should be able to use the Internet to research any office topics required for employment and be prepared to take a nationally accredited certification exam.
OST 148Med Ins & Billing (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim.
OST 148Med Ins & Billing (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim.
OST 153Office Finance Solutions (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office.
OST 153Office Finance Solutions (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office.
OST 161Medical Ofc Procedures (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides instruction on the skills and procedures needed in today’s medical office. Topics include medical data entry, medical communications, phone etiquette,use and maintenance of office equipment, inventory control, patient scheduling, and managing the financial aspects of a practice. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential in the medical office.
OST 161Medical Ofc Procedures (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides instruction on the skills and procedures needed in today’s medical office. Topics include medical data entry, medical communications, phone etiquette,use and maintenance of office equipment, inventory control, patient scheduling, and managing the financial aspects of a practice. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential in the medical office.
OST 164Office Editing (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides an in-depth exploration of editing skills essential for the office. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to proficiently compose and edit text and documents for the workplace.
OST 164Office Editing (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides an in-depth exploration of editing skills essential for the office. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to proficiently compose and edit text and documents for the workplace.
OST 247Procedure Coding (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility.
OST 247Procedure Coding (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility.
OST 248Diagnostic Coding (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility.
OST 248Diagnostic Coding (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility.
None This course provides instruction that will prepare students to sit for a national coding certification exam. Topics include diagnostic and procedural coding. Upon completion, students should be able to sit for various medical coding certification exams.
None This course provides instruction that will prepare students to sit for a national coding certification exam. Topics include diagnostic and procedural coding. Upon completion, students should be able to sit for various medical coding certification exams.
OST 260Adv Coding Methodologies (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides advanced instruction in a variety of emergent methodologies in medical coding. Topics include advanced outpatient coding, inpatient coding, risk adjustment coding, online encoder software, Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI), and advanced record abstraction. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced coding in a healthcare facility.
OST 260Adv Coding Methodologies (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
OST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides advanced instruction in a variety of emergent methodologies in medical coding. Topics include advanced outpatient coding, inpatient coding, risk adjustment coding, online encoder software, Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI), and advanced record abstraction. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced coding in a healthcare facility.
None This course is designed to be a capstone course for the medical office professional and provides a working knowledge of medical office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, practice management, electronic health records, medical office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to manage a medical office.
None This course is designed to be a capstone course for the medical office professional and provides a working knowledge of medical office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, practice management, electronic health records, medical office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to manage a medical office.
