Health Information Management (AAT)(Plan Code: MICMCAPT)

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General Education Requirements
Communication Skills
ENGL& 101English Composition I5
Computational Skills
MATH& 146Introduction to Stat5
or PTCS 110 Professional Technical Computational Skills
or BUS 102 Business Math Applications
Human Relations
CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication5
or CMST& 230 Small Group Communication
Major Area Requirements
AH 100Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology I3
AH 101Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology II3
AH 110Medical Terminology I3
AH 111Medical Terminology II3
AH 104Health Care Delivery & Career Exploration3
AH 261Statistics for Health Care Professionals3
BUS 104Keyboarding & Word Processing 11-3
BUS 149Computer Application Essentials3
BUS 169Introduction to Excel3
HLTH 124Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid1
HIM 101Legal & Ethical Aspects of Healthcare3
HIM 112Introduction to Pathophysiology3
HIM 113Pharmacology3
HIM 114Medical Office Administrative Procedures4
HIM 130Medical Coding I4
HIM 131Revenue Cycle Management4
HIM 201Health Information Governance5
HIM 202Health Care Quality3
HIM 211Health Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use5
HIM 215Health Organization, Management & Leadership3
HIM 226Professional Practice Experience3
HIM 232Medical Coding II5
HIM 233Medical Coding III & Coding Exam Prep5
HIM 280Selected Topics1
Total Credits/Units92
1

Only 1 (one) credit required for degree

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
  • Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
  • Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
  • Demonstrate use of medical office software to complete medical office tasks (billing and coding).
  • Apply policies and principles of medical reimbursement.
  • Accurately code using ICD-9/10 and CPT coding principles.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member to accomplish a task.
  • Communicate effectively with peers, patients, and health care professionals through written and oral communications.
  • Accurately process medical billing claims.
  • Solve quantitative problems and interpret the solutions.
  • Communicate with various audiences using a variety of methods.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills.

Program maps are a suggested academic plan and should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. Your student entry method, placement, course availability, and program requirements are subject to change and transfer credit(s) may change your map/plan.
To view the current suggested map for your program please visit our website https://programmap.clark.edu/academics