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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 2021

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting Comprehensive Articulation Agreement 3 2 0 4
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction Requisite 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
Totals

Class Hours: 15
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Requisite 3 2 0 4
BUS 110 Introduction to Business Comprehensive Articulation Agreement 3 0 0 3
MAT 152 Statistical Methods I Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction Requisite 3 2 0 4
OST 141 Med Office Terms I 3 0 0 3
Totals

Class Hours: 12
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 14

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 Comprehensive Articulation Agreement 2 2 0 3
OST 142 Med Office Terms II Requisite 3 0 0 3
Totals

Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction 3 0 0 3
HMT 210 Medical Insurance Requisite 3 0 0 3
HMT 212 Mgt of Healthcare Org Requisite 3 0 0 3
HUM 220 Human Values and Meaning Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Requisite 3 0 0 3
Totals

Class Hours: 12
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 234 Training and Development 3 0 0 3
BUS 260 Business Communication Requisite 3 0 0 3
HMT 211 Long-Term Care Admin Requisite 3 0 0 3
HMT 220 Healthcare Financial Mgmt Requisite 4 0 0 4
OST 286 Professional Development 3 0 0 3
Totals

Class Hours: 16
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16

Total Credit Hours: 67

Legend

  • : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
  • : Local Requirement
  • : Instructional Service Agreement
  • : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
  • : Global Distinction
  • : Requisite(s)

Additional Information

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