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Healthcare Management Technology

Curriculum Description

The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment.

The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing and controlling tasks related to healthcare organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication, managerial and supervisory skills.

Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to sit for various certification exams upon completion of the degree with a combination of a minimum of two years administrative experience. Eligible certifications include, but are not limited to, the Professional Association of Healthcare Office Managers (PAHCOM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM) and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA) examinations.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 51.0705
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POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 120	Prin of Financial Accounting	3	2	4
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	3
HMT 110	Intro to Healthcare Mgt NEW REQUISITE	3	0	3
OST 141	Med Terms I-Med Office NEW REQUISITE	3	0	3
OST 149	Medical Legal Issues NEW REQUISITE	3	0	3
	Total:	15	2	16

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 121	Prin of Managerial Accounting	3	2	4
BUS 110	Introduction to Business	3	0	3
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	0	3
HMT 211	Long-Term Care Admin	3	0	3
OST 142	Med Terms II-Med Office	3	0	3
	Total:	15	2	16

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 153	Human Resource Management NEW REQUISITE	3	0	3
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	3
OST 286	Professional Development	3	0	3
	Total:	8	2	9

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 225	Cost Accounting	3	0	0	3
HMT 210	Medical Insurance	3	0	0	3
HMT 212	Mgt of Healthcare Org	3	0	0	3
MAT 155	Statistical Analysis	3	0	0	3
MAT 155A	Statistics Analysis Lab	0	2	0	1
Select one:
COM 120	Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3
	OR
COM 231	Public Speaking	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 115	Oral Communication	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	15	2	0	16

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 260	Business Communication	3	0	0	3
CTS 130	Spreadsheet	2	2	0	3
HMT 220	Healthcare Financial Mgmt	4	0	0	4
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	12	2	0	16

Total Credit Hours: 73

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective — Select one: ART 111, ENG 231, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 114
Oral Communication	COM 231, ENG 115
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 118, PSY 150
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, ENG 231, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 221
Mathematics:	MAT 155/155A
Technology:	CIS 110

A25200