Healthcare Management Technology
Curriculum Description
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.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below 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
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2017
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 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 110 | Intro to Healthcare Mgt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 141 | Med Office Terms I NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
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 |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 211 | Long-Term Care Admin NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 142 | Med Office Terms II NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 2 | 0 | 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 NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 212 | Mgt of Healthcare Org NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 NEW VERSION 2017FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 220 | Healthcare Financial Mgmt NEW VERSION 2017FA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| 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.
A25200