Health Information Management (Certificate)

Program Advisor: Charles Kaminski

413-236-2105 • [e-mail]

The Health Information Management Certificate is designed for students with a background in medical coding that look toward expanding their knowledge and skill set to qualify for higher level positions in the Health Information Management field. This program will prepare students to sit for the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) examination. In addition to serving as a valuable career-building credential, this program also allows for student continuation in the Health Information Management option of BCC’s Business Careers associate degree program.

Expected Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body;
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of ICD and CPT coding systems;
• Demonstrate strong computer skills;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system, health care reimbursement and health occupations;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of disease process in relationship to the human body, including pharmacology;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with members of the health care provider team; and
• Be eligible to take the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) credentialing exam which will qualify a student for a mid-level coding position in health care facilities and/or provider clinics and offices.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.

Program Courses

AHS-115	Fundamentals of Human Disease	3
AHS-121	Essentials of Pharmacology	3
BIO-150	Introduction to the Human Body	3
CIS-102	Fundamental Computer Literacy	4
ENG-101	Composition I	3
HIM-106	Medical Coding II	3
HIM-132	Reimbursement Methodologies	3
Total Credit Hours:		22

Additional Requirements

Demonstrated college-level skills in reading & writing

Note

This workforce solution is 100 percent funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, TAACCCT grant agreement #TC-22505-11- 60-A-25. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. Massachusetts Community Colleges are equal opportunity