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 2019
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 110 | Intro to Healthcare Mgt REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 141 | Med Office Terms I REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues REVISED REQUISITE | 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 REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 211 | Long-Term Care Admin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 142 | Med Office Terms II | 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 REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development REVISED REQUISITE | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 212 | Mgt of Healthcare Org | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I REVISED REQUISITE | 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 220 | Healthcare Financial Mgmt | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | (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