Administrative Business Technology-Medical (Cert.)

Administrative Business Technology – Medical (Cert.)
The medical curriculum offers students the opportunity to acquire skills necessary to seek employment in doctors' offices, hospitals, research institutions, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and other health facilities. Students take courses in medical terminology, medical transcription, medical coding, medical billing, and medical office procedures. During the final semester, all students participate in a medical internship program. Students intern at local hospitals, medical offices, and urgent care centers.

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ABT - Medical
Certificate
Hegis Code: 5005

Total Credits: 35

First Semester	Credits
ABT 102 College Keyboarding⁽¹⁾	3
ABT 254 Medical Workshop	3
AHS 131 Anatomy and Physiology I or BIO 101 Introduction to College Biology I	4
HIT 151 Medical Terminology	3
HIT 156 Medical Coding CPT	3
Total Semester Credits	16

Second Semester	Credits
ABT 109 Word Processing Applications	3
ABT 205 Administrative Business Technology Internship	3
ENG 100 Enhanced Composition I, or ENG 101 Composition I, or ENG 108 The Craft of Composition / Honors English I⁽²⁾	3
HIT 158 Reimbursement Methodologies	3
HIT 170 ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Coding	3
Total Semester Credits	15

Third Semester	Credits
ABT 244 Business Writing	4
Total Semester Credits	4

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information

Students are expected to type a minimum of 30 words per minute before entering the certificate program. Students who do not meet this requirement should take ABT 100 (Fundamentals of Keyboarding) prior to entering the program. Contact the ABT/HIT Department for placement information.
Depending on placement