PCC’s curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks related to healthcare organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication, managerial, and supervisory skills.

Courses

Required Courses for Program
ACA 122 College Transfer Success
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers Public
COM 231 Speaking
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
GRO 120 Gerontology
HMT 110 Intro to Healthcare Mgt
HMT 211 Long-Term Care Admin
HMT 212 Mgmt of Healthcare Organizations
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy
MED 118 Medical Law and Ethics
MED 121 Medical Terminology I
MED 122 Medical Terminology II
OST 148 Medical Insurance & Billing
OST 247 Procedure Coding
OST 248 Diagnostic Coding
OST 249 Med Coding Certification Prep
OST 250 Long Term Care Coding Electronic
OST 280 Health Records General
PSY 150 Psychology
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning
WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar
XXX Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Required Courses for Program – 68

Outlook for Employment

Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to sit for various certification exams upon completion of the degree with a combination of a minimum of two years administrative experience. Eligible certifications include, but are not limited to, the Professional Association of Healthcare Office Managers (PAHCOM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM) and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA) examinations.

Process for Admissions

    Complete the Admission Placement Test.

Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student

Course# Course Name CL. LB. CLIN. CR.
FALL SEMESTER
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 0 2 0 1
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct 3 2 0 4
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
HMT 110 Intro to Healthcare Mgt 3 0 0 3
MED 121 Medical Terminology I 3 0 0 3
MED 122 Medical Terminology II 3 0 0 3
14-15 4-6 0 17
SPRING SEMESTER
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting 3 2 0 4
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
MED 118 Medical Law & Ethics 2 0 0 2
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
16 4 0 18
FALL SEMESTER
GRO 120 Gerontology 3 0 0 3
OST 148 Medical Insurance & Billing 3 0 0 3
OST 247 Procedure Coding 2 2 0 3
OST 248 Diagnostic Coding 2 2 0 3
OST 280 Electronic Health Records 3 0 0 3
13 4 0 15
SPRING SEMESTER
HMT 211 Long-Term Care Admin 3 0 0 3
HMT 212 Mgmt of Healthcare Organizations 3 0 0 3
OST 249 Med Coding Certification Prep 3 2 0 4
OST 250 Long Term Care Coding 2 2 0 3
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning 0 0 10 1
WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar 1 0 0 1
XXX Humanities / Fine Arts 3 0 0 3
15 4 10 18
58-59 16-18 0 68
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE: 68