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 REVISED
NC CIP: 51.0705
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2022
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 149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 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 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| OST 141 | Med Office Terms I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 142 | Med Office Terms II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 212 | Mgt of Healthcare Org | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HUM 220 | Human Values and Meaning | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Medical Insurance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Med Ins & Billing | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 211 | Long-Term Care Admin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HMT 220 | Healthcare Financial Mgmt | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 234 | Training and Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 67
Additional Information
Correction 12/16/22: Credit hours increased from 64 to 67. Removed the "or" option for BUS-234/OST-286. Both courses are required. OST-286 should be taken in the 2nd fall semester and BUS-234 should be taken in the 2nd spring semester.
A25200 REVISED