Healthcare Management Technology, A.A.S. (A25200)

Core courses, those specific to Healthcare Management Technology, are offered during daytime hours, as well as via distance learning opportunities. Most other courses required to meet graduation requirements are offered by the above methods. Minimum time for completion: five semesters full-time attendance. The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded graduates of this curriculum.

The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment in healthcare business and financial operations in areas such as general healthcare management, entrepreneurship, and long-term care.

Course work includes medical office management, financial management, legal aspects of healthcare, medical insurance and billing analysis, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Industry recognized certifications may be available for graduates with work experience.

General Education Courses:

English/Communications:

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 113 - Literature-Based Research Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit Hours: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
OR
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
OR
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses:

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
CTS 130 - Spreadsheet Credit Hours: 3
HMT 110 - Intro to Healthcare Mgt Credit Hours: 3
HMT 211 - Long-Term Care Admin Credit Hours: 3
HMT 212 - Mgt of Healthcare Org Credit Hours: 3
HMT 220 - Healthcare Financial Mgmt Credit Hours: 4
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II Credit Hours: 3
OST 148 - Med Ins & Billing Credit Hours: 3
OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues Credit Hours: 3
OST 243 - Med Office Simulation Credit Hours: 3
OST 247 - Procedure Coding Credit Hours: 3
OST 248 - Diagnostic Coding Credit Hours: 3
OST 263 - Healthcare Customer Relations Credit Hours: 3
OST 280 - Electronic Health Records Credit Hours: 3
WBL XXX Work-Based Learning Credit Hours: 2

Other Required Courses:

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1

Total Credit Hours Required: 72/73

Developmental Course Requirements

Developmental coursework (both prerequisite and corequisite) will be required of students whose placement test measures indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of English and/or mathematics. Please refer to the Course Description section for prerequisite and corequisite course information.