Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Health Information Technology-Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Certificate

This certificate of achievement is designed as a program for student's interests in the field of health care information systems, health information privacy and security, compliancy with payment laws and regulations, hospital medical office, doctor's office and the management of health information. The students completing the certificate will be trained as a medical administrative assistant. Your certificate exhibits commitment to your profession and personal growth.

Computer Information Core Credit Hours
CIS 101 Computers for Learning 3
Total Credit Hours 3
Health Information Technology Core Credit Hours
ALH 116 Medical Terminology 3
HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology 3
HIT 170 Electronic Health Records 3
HIT 190 Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement 3
HIT 260 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare 3
HIT 297 Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Technology 3
Total Credit Hours 18
Certificate Totals Credit Hours
Total Hours Required 21

All courses approved by the Curriculum Committee are done so on a provisional basis. There will be a review of the course/program during the first year it is the course catalog to see if it meets the expectations of the division and curriculum committee.