This curriculum guide provides materials for teachers to use in developing a course in medical administrative systems. Following an introductory section that lists the common essential elements of the course, the guide contains seven sections that cover the following course topics: (1) introduction to medical administrative systems; (2) word processing; (3) effective communication; (4) information management and control; (5) operating office equipment; (6) financial responsibilities; and (7) closure of medical administrative systems. Each section contains a competency matrix for domains and basic skills and one or more units each containing a lesson plan, a content outline, and teaching suggestions. Four appendixes contain the following: names and addresses for 48 publishers, 129 computer software vendors, 5 microcomputer directories, 14 electronic information services, 90 magazines, periodicals, newsletters, and journals; 5 services and reports, and 24 professional organizations; a course competency checklist; a suggested equipment list; and suggestions for modifying the course for students with special needs. (KC)