Administrative Support Technology: Health Information Management Specialization, AAS

Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology with a Specialization in Health Information Management.

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Health Information Management Specialization is designed to train health information specialists to work with health care professionals and administration to organize, analyze and preserve medical information used to evaluate patient care, diagnose and treat illnesses and substantiate reimbursement. It provides students with a unique blend of courses in information technology, business management and clinical knowledge. Students who possess an interest in studying disease and therapies but who prefer not to work in a direct patient care setting find this career very rewarding. An interest in using computers to manage data is very important.

Occupational Objectives:
Medical Insurance Coders
Medical Office Supervisor
Office Manager
Transcriptionists
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Support specialist
Medical Secretary

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Administrative Support Technology: Health Information Management Specialization program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.