Health-care Data Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Ginny McCarty, Program Coordinator
601-484-8832
 

MCC’s two-year program of study in Health-care Data Technology provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in today’s hospitals, medical offices, and clinics.  Emphasis is placed on skills needed to become a medical billing clerk or an entry-level medical coder.  Courses must be taken in sequence as outlined.  Any deviation from this outline requires approval from the program coordinator.

Progression: To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a "C" average (grade point average of 2.00) or better.  To progress in the program, a grade of "C" or higher is required in each BOT course, ENG course, and Anatomy & Physiology I, including lab.

Related Careers:
Civil Service Position
Data Entry Clerk
Medical Billing Clerk
Medical Payroll Clerk
Receptionist
Clerical CS Position(s)
Entry-level coder
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Receptionist

Minimum Admission Requirements (in addition to general admission requirements):

·   Attain a 17 composite score on the ACT;
                  OR

·   Score a 69.5 or higher on the ACCUPLACER Reading Section and a 59.5 or higher on the Arithmetic Section;
                  OR

·   Earn a "C" or above in Preparation for Composition (ENG 1203);
                  OR

·   Complete 15 semester hours with a "C" average or above at an accredited college or university.  Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement.
                   AND

·   Have a High School diploma or GED.

Students in the Health-care Data Technology program must attend MCC full time (12 or more semester credit hours).

Educational Planning Sheet. (This is subject to change.)

NOTE:  Admission requirements, curriculum, educational planning sheet, and other program information are subject to change. See your program advisor/counselor for additional information.