Business Information Technology - Medical Information Technology - Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

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PGM Code – 565G

Program Description The Medical Information Technology (MIT) Certificate is an introductory program designed for those who seek entry-level employment in the medical office field, as well as those currently employed in the medical field who seek additional training. Medical Information Technology courses provide introductory study of medical careers, law/ethics, terminology, documentation, billing/coding, healthcare, and computer applications.

Employment opportunities for MIT Certificate graduates may be found in settings such as physician’s practices, medical clinics, surgical centers, hospitals, insurance companies, managed care organizations, long-term-care facilities, and home-health agencies. These settings provide a variety of administrative support positions including medical receptionist, patient registration clerk, medical records clerk, patient accounts representative, medical billing specialist, medical claims clerk, and insurance claims processor.

Recommended: HIV/AIDS and CPR Certification.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements The Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 50 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by completing courses marked as “CD” on the requirement sheet and/or “Meets Cultural Diversity Requirement” in the quarterly class schedule. Those courses may also be used to fulfill other requirements of the degree or certificate.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with a faculty adviser.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Department website
Business Information Technology | www.edcc.edu/bstec

Gainful Employment
Gainful employment information is available for this program.

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (14-15 credits)

A. Communication Skills (5 credits)

BSTEC 107 - Business English Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits

B. Quantitative Skills (4-5 credits)

BSTEC 120 - Ten-Key Applications 4.0 Credits OR
ACCT 101 - Accounting Fundamentals 5.0 Credits

C. Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education/Related Instruction Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Human Relations/Group Interaction: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

II. Program Requirements (35 credits)

BSTEC 104 - Medical Terminology Maximum of 3.0 possible Credits
BSTEC 106 - Medical Billing 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 109 - Word Processing (Word) Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
BSTEC 112 - Medical Document Processing 1.0 to 2.0 Credits (Take 2 credits.)
BSTEC 115 - Medical Law and Ethics 3.0 Credits
BSTEC 130 - Computer Fundamentals 5.0 Credits OR
CIS 100 - Introduction to Business Computing 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 206 - Introduction to Medical Records 5.0 Credits

Career Management Requirements (7 credits)

These classes should be taken within the last two quarters of your program.

BSTEC 294 - Career Management 3.0 Credits
(This course should be taken prior to BUS 290/291.)
BUS 290 - Professional Development Seminar 1.0 Credits
BUS 291 - Business Internship 1.0 to 12.0 Credits (Take 3 credits.)

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.
Apply medical concepts and terminology to assigned tasks. Describe and demonstrate concepts and skills applicable to legal, medical ethics, and confidentiality standards.
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

III. Program Electives (Select from the following to complete 50 credits)

BSTEC 118 - ICD-10-CM Coding 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 213 - Advanced Word Projects 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 222 - Database (Access) 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 224 - Spreadsheet (Excel) 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 233 - Dental Office Administration 5.0 Credits
AHE 115 - CPR: Allied Health 1.0 Credits
SHS 170 - HIV/AIDS Training for Health Professionals 1.0 Credits

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12