Healthcare Management Technology, A.A.S. (A25200)

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Offered through a Collaborative Program Agreement with Pitt Community College

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, 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.

Required Courses

ACA - 111 College Student Success Credit: 1 *
ACC - 120 Principles of Financial Accounting Credit: 4 *
ACC - 121 Prin of Managerial Acct Credit: 4 *
ACC - 140 Payroll Accounting Credit: 2 *
or
ACC - 150 Acct Software Applications Credit: 2 *
BUS - 110 Introduction to Business Credit: 3 *
BUS - 151 People Skills Credit: 3 *
BUS - 153 Human Resource Mgmt Credit: 3 *
CIS - 110 Introduction to Computers Credit: 3 *
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits / Units: 3
or
COM - 231 Public Speaking Credit: 3 *
ECO - 251 Principles of Microeconomics Credit: 3 *
or
PSY - 150 General Psychology Credit: 3 *
or
SOC - 210 Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3 *
or
SOC - 213 Sociology of the Family Credit: 3 *
ENG - 111 Writing & Inquiry Credit: 3 *
HMT 110 Introduction to Healthcare Management Credits / Units: 3
HMT 210 Medical Insurance Credits / Units: 3
HMT 212 Management of Healthcare Organization Credits / Units: 3
HMT 215 Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration Credits / Units: 3
HMT 220 Healthcare Financial Management Credits / Units: 4
HMT 225 Practice Management Simulation Credits / Units: 3
HUM - 115 Critical Thinking Credit: 3 *
or
MUS - 110 Music Appreciation Credit: 3 *
MAT - 143 Quantitative Literacy Credit: 3 *
or
MAT - 152 Statistical Methods I Credit: 4 *
or
MAT - 171 Precalculus Algebra Credit: 4 *
MED - 121 Medical Terminology I Credit: 3 *
MED - 122 Medical Terminology II Credit: 3 *
WBL 110 World of Works Credits / Units: 1
WBL - 112 Work Based Learning I Credit: 2

Total Semester Hours Credit 66-67

*The courses marked with an asterisk may be completed at ECC. All other courses must be completed at Pitt Community College. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, the Associate in Applied Science degree in Healthcare Management Technology will be awarded by Pitt Community College.