Healthcare Management Technology

The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment.

The 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.

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.

Job Opportunities

As the American population ages, this industry continues to expand, providing opportunities for employees in a variety of business support functions. The goals of the program are to provide a solid foundation of managerial knowledge within the health care industry, combined with the discipline to apply that knowledge in a professionally competent manner to advance the health of the local community.

Course Information

Major Courses

Accounting (Degree - 3 courses) - Students learn the basic principles and procedures of accounting, including collecting, summarizing, analyzing and reporting financial information, and corporate and managerial accounting for both external and internal reporting and decision making.

Business (Degree - 3 courses) - One course in business management covering the impact of different management practices and leadership styles. Other business courses include a survey of the business world, an overview of business financial management, and human resource management.

Computer Information Technology (Degree - 2 courses) - Topics include an introduction to computers and computing, and basic spreadsheet design and development.

Healthcare Management Technology (Degree - 4 courses) - Topics include Introduction to Healthcare Management, Medical Insurance, Long-Term Care Administration, and Healthcare Financial Management.

Marketing & Retailing (Degree - 1 course) - This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services.

Medical Assisting (Degree - 1 course) - This course is designed to develop coding skills.

Office Systems Technology (Degree - 3 courses) - Topics include medical terms and medical legal issues.

General Courses

Faculty Advisor

The faculty advisors for Healthcare Management Technology are:

• Dr. Ralphael Brown, (336) 633-0327, rlbrown@randolph.edu and
• Waymon Martin, (336) 633-0317, wcmartin@randolph.edu