Medical Information Management Assistant Certificate Program

Certificate Professional Studies - Business Administration

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Semester 1	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
OIM-103 MS Word	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. OIM-103 is a pre/co-requisite to the program. It should be taken prior to the first semester. An exemption exam is available. Contact BHCC’s Prior Learning Assessment coordinator at pla@bhcc.edu to learn more.
OIM-105 Skills for the Administrative Success	3
Prerequisite: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement; Pre/co-requisite of OIM-103 or OIM-101
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
NHP-180 Medical Terminology	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
OIM-132 Administrative Business Communications I	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: ENG-095 or ELL-103 or placement and OIM-103 or OIM-101
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:

Semester 2	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
OIM-106 Records and Information Management	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Pre/co-requisite: CIT-110 or CIT-133
OIM-112 MS Word II	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: OIM-103 or OIM-101 and CIT-110 or Chair approval
OIM-190 Medical Information Management	3
Pre/co-requisite: OIM-103 or OIM-101
OIM-200 Introduction to Physicians’ Billing	3
Pre/co-requisite: NHP-180
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note: Some courses in this program are offered as hybrid or Web (online). Apply for graduation

Last Modified Date: June 4, 2021

Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in computer operations and the software applications unique to a medical setting.
Demonstrate proficiency in understanding and using medical terminology.
Use the complete range of Microsoft applications effectively and efficiently.
Have demonstrated proficiency in medical office operations and communication media.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the program qualify for job opportunities in physicians’ and dentists’ offices, clinics, HMOs, community health agencies, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. They also qualify for jobs within large corporations that provide on-site health services, engage in medical research, or produce medical products. Graduates will qualify for entry-level positions such as medical receptionists, medical records management specialists, patient service representatives, and medical administrative assistants. Students also may qualify for at-home opportunities as medical transcriptionists.