Healthcare Management Technology, AAS

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Program Code: A25200

(Program is offered through an Instructional Service Agreement with Pitt Community College)

The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment.

The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks related to healthcare organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication, managerial, and supervisory skills.

Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM) and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA).

General Education Courses: 15 Hours

Major Courses: 51 Hours

Core: 38 Hours

Technical Core: 26 Hours

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credits: 4
ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credits: 4
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
HMT 110 Intro to Healthcare Mgt* Credits: 3
HMT 210 Medical Insurance* Credits: 3
HMT 215 Legal Asp of Healthcare Admin* Credits: 3
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II Credits: 3

Required Subject Area: 12 Hours

BUS 110 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BUS 151 - People Skills Credits: 3
HMT 212 Mgt of Healthcare Org* Credits: 3
HMT 225 Practice Mgmt. Simulations* Credits: 3

Total Healthcare Management Technology, AAS: 66 Credits

*A minimum of 19 SHC must be completed through Pitt Community College. HMT 110, HMT 210, HMT 211, HMT 220, HMT 212, HMT 225 and at least 4 additional semester hours must be taken at Pitt Community College. The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Healthcare Management Technology will be awarded by Pitt Community College upon successful completion of all requirements.

Healthcare Management Technology, AAS

General Education Courses: 15 Hours

English: 3 Hours

Communication: 3 Hours (select one course from the following):

Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours (select one course from the following):

Humanities/Fine Arts: 3 Hours

Math/Natural Sciences: 3 Hours (select one course from the following):

Major Courses: 51 Hours

Core: 38 Hours

Technical Core: 26 Hours

Required Subject Area: 12 Hours

Total Healthcare Management Technology, AAS: 66 Credits