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
A25200
NC CIP: 51.0705
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| HMT 110 | Intro to Healthcare Mgt NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 121 | Prin of Managerial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| HMT 211 | Long-Term Care Admin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 141 | Med Terms I-Med Office NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 142 | Med Terms II-Med Office | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 225 | Cost Accounting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 212 | Mgt of Healthcare Org | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Statistical Analysis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 155A | Statistics Analysis Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total: | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 210 | Medical Insurance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| HMT 220 | Healthcare Financial Mgmt | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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.
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Oral Communication |
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Humanities and Fine Arts: |
ART 111, ENG 231, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 221 |
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Technology: |
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