Healthcare Management Technology: General, AAS (A25200H)

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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.

Fall I

BUS 110 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
HMT 110 - Intro to Healthcare Mgt Credit Hours: 3
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 or ACA 122
Computer Applications (3 Credits): CIS 110 or OST 137
Math (3 Credits): MAT 143 , MAT 152 , or MAT 171
Total Recommended Credits: 16

Spring I

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
BUS 151 - People Skills Credit Hours: 3
HMT 212 - Mgt of Healthcare Org Credit Hours: 3
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): ECO 251 ,
SOC 210 , SOC 213 , or PSY 150
Total Recommended Credits: 16

Summer I

BUS 121 - Business Math Credit Hours: 3
BUS 153 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II Credit Hours: 3
Communication (3 Credits): COM 120 or COM 231
Total Recommended Credits: 12

Fall II

ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
HMT 210 - Medical Insurance Credit Hours: 3
HMT 215 - Legal Asp of Healthcare Admin Credit Hours: 3
Computer Apps II (3 Credits): CTS 130 or OST 138
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): HUM 115 or MUS 110
Total Recommended Credits: 16

Spring II

HMT 220 - Healthcare Financial Mgmt Credit Hours: 4
HMT 225 - Practice Mgmt. Simulation Credit Hours: 3
Accounting Elective (2 Credits): ACC 140 or ACC 150
Elective (3 Credits): OST 171 or OST 263
Total Recommended Credits: 12

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 72

Note:

Student enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time is needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.

Instructional Service Agreements

The Healthcare Management Technology program has established collaborative agreements with surrounding area community colleges. These agreements allow students to take a majority of their courses at their area community college and the remaining courses at Pitt Community College. Pitt Community College will award the Healthcare Management Technology degree.