Madisonville Community College Medical Information Technology Program

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Medical Information Technology

Program advisor: Savanna Garrity

Admission Requirements:

The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:

Application for admission (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
High School transcript or GED
ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
Transcripts of all previous college work
Age verification (must be 16 years of age)

Available Credentials

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Option	Hours to Complete
Administrative	65-67
Insurance Coding	65-67
Medical Records	62-67
Transcription	62-64

Diploma

Area	Hours to Complete
Medical Insurance Coding	41-47
Medical Transcriptionist	38-44

Certificate

Area	Hours to Complete
Medical Unit Coordinator	30-35
Medical Receptionist	18

Program Description

This program prepares the student for a medical office career in a variety of healthcare settings. Medical information professionals prepare medical records and reports, maintain files, order supplies, transcribe medical documentation, assign national billing codes, perform accounting procedures and receive patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Laboratory and classroom experiences are combined to prepare graduates for careers in healthcare offices.

Employment Opportunities

Depending on which option the student selects to study, they can expect to make between $20,000 - $30,000 per year with a fairly quick opportunity to increase to the mid $30,000 range. It is expected that healthcare careers will increase over the next 10 years.

Length of Program

The Medical Information Technology program offers a variety of options. These include two diplomas (Medical Transcription and Medical Insurance Technician) which can be completed in three semesters and an Associate of Applied Science in General Occupational Studies Degree with options in Medical Transcription, Insurance Coding, Medical Records or Administrative Assistant. The AAS can be completed in two years. The two certificates for the program, Medical Receptionist and Administrative Health Unit Coordinator, can be completed in two semesters.

Classes Needed

General Education Requirements:

BSL 109 Aspects of Human Biology
or
BIO 137 Basic Anatomy and Physiology I
and
BIO 139 Basic Anatomy and Physiology II
or
BSL 107 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
ENG 101 Writing I
ENG 102 Writing II
MT 105 Business Math
or
MT 110 Applied Math
or
MT 150 College Algebra
MT 145 Contemporary College Mathematics
or
A higher level mathematics course
PY 110 General Psychology
or
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Oral Communications - 3 hours
Computer Literacy - 3 hours
Heritage / Humanities - 3 hours

Core Classes:

OST 110 Document Formatting and Word Processing
OST 210 Advanced Word Processing
OST 103 Medical Office Terminology
or
AHS 115 Medical Terminology
OST 240 Software Integration
or
CIS 130 Microcomputer Applications
OST 104 Introduction to Medical Insurance
OST 230 Medical Records and Data Management
OST 217 Medical Office Procedures
OST 106 Introduction to Medical Transcription
OST 227 Medical Office Software

See program coordinator for course requirements for the options.

This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.