Medical and Health Services Leadership Technical Diploma

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Students may enroll in the Technical Diploma Program in Medical and Health Services Leadership after completing the Certificate in Technical Studies in Medical Records and Health Information Technology . The diploma is designed for individuals who plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of health care and who serve as medical and health services managers, both for specific clinical departments and for entire facilities or systems. Employment opportunities are expected to grow fastest in practioners’ offices and home health care services.

Technical Programs in Medical and Health Services

The health care industry needs employees in a variety of positions that involve processing and managing information to keep patient records, handle billing, and complete insurance claims. Employees must be familiar with medical terminology and coding and must know the correct procedures to manage medical and health information efficiently. The Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology offers a diploma and certificate in the medical and health services field.

Requirements

Certificate in Technical Studies Cr. 33 *
BIT 2200 - Records Management Cr.: 3
BADM 2601 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Management Cr.: 3
BADM 2630 - Aging and Long-Term Care Cr.: 3
BADM 2640 - Contracts and Negotiations in Health Care Cr.: 3
BADM 2645 - Practice and Ambulatory Care Management Cr.: 3
BADM 2650 - Medical Law and Ethics Cr.: 3
MGMT 2251 - Supervision Cr.: 3
or
MGMT 2260 - Human Resources Management Cr.: 3

Total: 54

Notes:

* See here for the curricula for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Records and Health Information Technology.