What’s your passion?
Are you are passionate about helping people? Does the idea of being a leader in an industry that works to improve the lives of the people they serve excite you? If you answered yes then a degree in Healthcare Management Technology is for you!
This program prepares students to enhance the business side of any medical discipline. You will learn key skills like how to:
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Develop a plan to address the financial performance of a healthcare facility
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Implement federal and state regulations
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Stay current with emerging healthcare issues
What will I learn?
The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks related to healthcare organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment.
Emphasis is placed on the development of:
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Effective Communication
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Leadership Skills
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Managerial Skills
This program can be completed online.
What to Expect:
Course Work
The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles in the healthcare environment.
The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks related to healthcare organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication, managerial, and supervisory skills.
Career Paths
Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including:
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Clinics
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Hospitals
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Insurance Companies
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Long-Term Care Facilities
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Medical Offices
Graduates are eligible to sit for various certification exams upon completion of the degree with a combination of a minimum of two years administrative experience.
Eligible certifications include, but are not limited to, the Professional Association of Healthcare Office Managers (PAHCOM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM) and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA) examinations.
Fact Sheet for Healthcare Management’s Associate, Diploma & Certificate Programs
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Associate Degree
Associate Degree in General Healthcare Management Technology (A25200G)
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, 1 Unit of Algebra, & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Certificates
Healthcare Access Customer Service Specialist Certificate (C25200C1)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Healthcare Access Financial Specialist Certificate (C25200C2)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
