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Nov 25, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Business Information Technology - Medical Information Technology - Medical Billing Specialist Certificate
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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, health care, and computer applications. This Certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 63 credits as outlined.
| Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student. |
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General Education Requirements (21 credits)
*See General Education Requirements Note Communication Skills (10 credits)
OUTCOME: Communicate and interact effectively through a variety of methods appropriate to audience, context, purpose, and field/discipline. Human Relations and Professional Development Skills (6 credits)
OUTCOME: Act responsibly in applying professional and academic standards associated with personal wellness; sustainable management of resources; and/or with success in educational, workplace, community, and team settings. Quantitative Analysis/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (5 credits)
OUTCOME: Reason clearly using academic or professional modes of inquiry; using quantitative or symbolic reasoning; and/or using other discipline/field specific methods to explore and create ideas; identify information needs; process, evaluate, and use information; and recognize, analyze, and solve problems.
Cultural Diversity Skills
OUTCOME: Explore and apply multiple perspectives in order to examine cultural differences and influences; maintain effective professional/working relationships; and/or interact effectively in multicultural settings. ____Cultural Diversity Requirement met Program Requirements (42 credits)
OUTCOMES: - Use appropriate technology and technical skills specific to the medical field to manage information and solve problems.
- Apply medical concepts and terminology to assigned tasks.
- Apply legal, ethical, and confidentiality concepts.
Program Electives (to complete a minimum of 63 credits)
Program Notes
The program code for this certificate is 529D. For financial aid, advising, and other reasons, students should work with their advisor to ensure that this code is properly recorded on their academic record.- 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.
- Medical Billing Certificate graduates may be eligible to transfer credits to an accredited Health Information Management degree program in Washington State. Contact an advisor for more information.
The advisors for this program are:
Stephanie Bevans | stephnie.bevans@edcc.edu | 425.640.1346
Kim Haines | kim.haines@edcc.edu | 425.640.1293
Kari Meehan | kari.meehan@edcc.edu | 425.640.1641
Kathie Richer | kricher@edcc.edu | 425.640.1242
Department website: Business Information Technology | www.edcc.edu/bstec *General Education Requirements Note - Human Relations and Professional Development Skills: BUS 294 should be taken within the last two quarters of your program.
Signatures
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Advisor’s Signature and Date |
| Eff: Summer 2022 |
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Internal Coding
EPC - 529D
TC - 63
CIP - 510707
Last Revised - 2016/04/12
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