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Healthcare Management Technology REVISED

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, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2025

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 3 0 0 3
OST 149 Medical Legal Issues 3 0 0 3
PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Freshman Composition 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Writing and Inquiry (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 225 Business Finance 2 2 0 3
OST 141 Med Office Terms I 3 0 0 3
OST 142 Med Office Terms II 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy (2) (2) (0) (3)
  Total: 13 6 0 16

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
HMT 210 Medical Insurance 3 0 0 3
HMT 212 Mgt of Healthcare Org 3 0 0 3
OST 286 Professional Development 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Communication 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
Technology and Society (Global) 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Human Values and Meaning (Global) (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 15 0 0 15

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
HMT 225 Practice Mgmt. Simulation 2 2 0 3
Select one:
World of Work 1 0 0 1
  OR        
Work-Based Learning I (0) (0) (10) (1)
  Total: 15 4 0 17

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

    

A25200
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