Health Info Management: Areas of Study

• Health Info Mgmt Entrepreneur Certificate
• Health Info Mgmt A.A.S

Health Information Management Certificate

A certificate program represents completion of a one-year curriculum in a prescribed career-technical program.

This curriculum is designed to offer entry-level office relates skills for students interested in becoming a general administration assistant or to upgrade workplace skills and knowledge.

*Many graduates decide to continue for the Associates of Applied Science degree in Office Administration.

Program Outcomes:

• Develop skills to become productive members of society.
• Gain the motivation and skills to continue to learn throughout life.
• Develop accurate keyboarding skills.
• Develop computer literacy.
• Develop skills for effective records management.
• Provide the skills for effective receptionist duties.
• Provide the skills to organize and perform a variety office tasks.
• Work cooperatively with a variety of people.
• Develop written and oral communication skills.
• Develop problem solving and decision making skills in business and personal settings.

Career Opportunities:

• Receptionist
• Office Clerk
• Data Entry

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Health Information Management Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)

Associate in Applied Science Degrees combine career-technical courses with general education courses not intended to transfer to bachelor degree programs, although certain courses may be accepted at some institutions. This degree prepares students for employment in the career-technical specialty area of their choice.

The health information management program prepares students for employment in a variety of health care areas: hospitals, clinics, private medical practices, dental offices, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, government agencies and insurance companies. Students will be able to find employment in the records management department as well as in many other areas of the facility.

Program Outcomes:

• Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement by Medicare, Medicaid, and medical insurances.
• Recognize and problem solves situations related to the medical office environment.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and apply legal, social, and ethical responsibilities within the health care environment.
• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, medical transcription and document production and apply computer management tools and equipment to perform them.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer software as it applies to document production.
• Operate medical office equipment and technology.
• Manage finances including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking.

Career Opportunities:

• Medical office supervision
• Patient accounting and billing systems
• Medical Records Technician
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Records Management Positions

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