This certificate targets the student looking for entry level jobs in the Healthcare field that require IT skills. These jobs may include positions such as
- Surgery Scheduler
- Unit Coordinator
- Medical Record Technician
- Patient Coordinator
The program works together with the I-BEST program to support ESL students with a dedicated ESL instructor.
Prerequisites
All prerequisites have instructor permission waivers.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | |
| AHE232 | Introduction to Clinical Software | 5 |
| AHE234 | HIPAA and Network Security | 5 |
| AHI100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHM118 | Introduction to Patient History, Documentation and Medical Records | 1 |
| AMA102 | Legal Concepts | 1 |
| AMA103 | Ethical Concepts | 1 |
| AMA120 | Front Office Basics | 1 |
| AMA121 | Patient Scheduling | 1 |
| AMA125 | Introduction to Medical Insurance and Coding | 2 |
| AMA226 | Medical Insurance Coding I | 1 |
| AMA227 | Medical Insurance Billing | 2 |
| BUS118 | Project Management Introduction and Overview | 5 |
|
either BUS169
or IT101 |
Using Computers in Business I Microcomputer Applications |
5 |
| CWE101 | Portfolio, Job Search and Interviewing | 2 |
| CWE110 | Internship | 3 |
| EET131 | IT Essentials — A+ Certification | 5 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| ESL069 | Vocational ESL | 15 |
Total credits for certificate: 58
Suggested Sequence
- First Quarter: AHE234, BUS169, ESL069, IT100
- Second Quarter: AHE232, AHM118, AMA102, BUS118, CWE101, ESL069
- Third Quarter: AHI100, AMA103, BUS229, CWE110, ESL069
The total credits specified are the minimum required to earn this degree or certificate.
This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.
Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum through lectures and actual demonstrations of safe laboratory techniques.
Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.
AHM and AMA courses are self-paced modules that may be taken in any quarter and permit flexibility in scheduling theory and practical portions of the course. Students must attend a mandatory orientation meeting at the start of the quarter when taking any of these modular courses. More information about the course-format and orientation schedule is available from the Health and Human Services Division.
Effective Winter 2008
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Certificate of Achievement in
Information Technology for Healthcare
529B / 51.0707
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