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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 to 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.
Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. 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.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Healthcare Management Technology degree, the graduate should be able to:
- Apply healthcare principles
- Demonstrate healthcare management supervisory skills
- Use healthcare marketing techniques
- Perform financial management tasks
- Apply concepts of various software packages to a variety of work settings
- Use medical terminology and vocabulary effectively
- Use collaboration and communication skills to work effectively and to achieve team goals
This degree can be completed in a traditional or completely online format. Students must successfully complete ACA 112 Intro to Distance Learning , as an entrance requirement for the completely online option. For more information about eDegree programs, please visit the eDegree website. http://edegree.gtcc.edu
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