Health Information Management (C)

Certificate

Program Coordinator:     Nan Jones, LRC 212, Ext., 2465
Length:                                 Two semesters (one year)

Purpose: With the increased requirements of insurance and medical agencies there is a need for qualified personnel in medical offices. This program is designed to train personnel for full-time employment upon completion of the course requirements. In addition, the curriculum furnishes the student the opportunity to take courses that prepare them for certification exams.

Occupational Objectives: 
    Medical Records Worker 
    Medical Coder 
    Medical Office Clerk

Admissions Requirements: A student eligible for admission to the College can normally be considered for admission to Health Information Management.

Program Requirements: The two-semester curriculum provides training in medical terminology, health records management, coding for health records, and health record applications. Proficiency in high school English and mathematics is required. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses. It is highly recommended that students who are not proficient in Keyboarding take AST 114, Keyboarding for Information Processing.

Health Information Management

Total Minimum Credits Required for Certificate.................................36

Footnotes*

1. It is highly recommended that students who are not proficient in keyboarding take AST 114, Keyboarding for Information Processing.

2. Seminar and Project is designed to facilitate successful completion of licensure assessment.

Additional Information

1. Number of students completing program between July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012
2. Total tuition and fees are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change.
3. Total books and supplies are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change.
4. All students who completed between July 1, 2011 and June 30,2012 are included in this calculation. This job placement rate looks only at jobs that were in the field of study. This rate is based on program completers who were employed within 180 days of completion. Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) data were used to identify employed students. VEC data does not include federal employment, military employment or employers from other states.