- Award:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Program location:
- Elkhorn Valley Campus
- Fort Omaha Campus
- Sarpy Center
- South Omaha Campus
- Online
This program is designed to meet the growing need of healthcare professionals. As the American population grows older and more dependent on technology, the number of medical and computer-related jobs is escalating rapidly to keep pace with demand.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27.0 |
| Major Requirements | 44.5 |
| Option Requirements | 25.5 - 30.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 97.0 - 101.5 |
General Education Requirements - 27.0
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| *ENGL 1220 and ENGL 1240 are suggested |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
ECON 1000 Macroeconomics
OR
PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology
OR
SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| MATH 1220 Business Mathematics
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Health Information Management Systems - 44.5
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HIMS 1115 Not found | 4.5 |
| HIMS 1120 Medical Terminology I
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 1130 Medical Terminology II
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 1150 Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 1212 Microsoft Word for Medical Office
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 1310 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 2110 Principles of Management in Healthcare
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 2400 Introduction to Coding and Billing
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 2980 Medical Office Applications
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 2981 Internship | 4.0 |
Option Requirements for Health Information Management Systems
The Health Information Management Systems option(s) are available in the areas listed below.
- Medical Coding and Billing
- 30 credit hours
- Medical Office Management
- 25.5 credit hours
- Medical Transcription
- 27 credit hours
Go to Medical Transcription