Healthcare Technology Systems
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Healthcare Technology Systems degree is designed to develop the knowledge, technical skills and problem solving strategies needed by IT departments of healthcare organizations. Potential employers include hospitals, insurance companies, billing companies, medical practices, pharmacies, health solutions companies, and public agencies. Coursework and career development experiences include training in web development, programming, database management, Data Analytics, system development, project management, as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and other emerging technologies to solve healthcare IT challenges in jobs such as an analyst, software developer, project manager, and informatics specialist. A standalone Certificate of Completion (CCL) is also available for students who already have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience as determined by the Program Director. Students can also pursue a bachelor's degree in technology or related fields.
Details
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
BPC110 or CIS105 are not applicable if taken more than five years prior to the completion of the program. Consult with an Academic Advisor or Program Director for exceptions.
Students are encouraged to speak with an Academic Advisor or Program Director before starting the program.
Students interested in pursuing the Business and Administration Interdisciplinary Studies - Technology Management 90-30, bachelor program should consult with a Northern Arizona University transfer specialist at their campus.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare operations, technologies, systems, and medical terminology.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively within diverse healthcare settings using a variety of communication modalities.
- Integrate social, ethical, and legal responsibility in accordance with the standards of the profession.
- Use graphics software to diagram complex healthcare information technology (IT) processes.
- Use database applications to install, model and create new databases, manage and authenticate users, store procedures, and develop backup/restore strategies.
- Use project management tools and software development life cycle (SDLC) principles to manage complex healthcare IT projects.
- Create user-friendly web-based applications using the appropriate coding, collaboration and content management technologies.
- Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot object-oriented programs using an appropriate programming language.
- Utilize interoperability standards to meet state and federal regulations.
- Employ current and emerging technologies in Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning to improve healthcare outcomes.
- Synthesize healthcare technology program skills sets, concepts, and critical thinking to solve relevant and current healthcare IT challenges.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.
Computer and Information Research Scientists
$127,510 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$151,490 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Programmers
$73,700 Show expanded career information for Computer Programmers
Computer Systems Analysts
$105,510 Show expanded career information for Computer Systems Analysts
Computer User Support Specialists
$58,500 Show expanded career information for Computer User Support Specialists
Database Administrators
$103,670 Show expanded career information for Database Administrators
- Software Developers, Applications
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
BPC110 or CIS105 | Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
HCC130 | Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–3 | ||
HCC145 or HCC145AA or HCC146 | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I or Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–3 | ||
HTM150 | Introduction to Healthcare IT and Systems | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Math | Mathematics | Critical course Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area Recommend MAT14+ OR MAT15+ for students seeking university transfer | 3–6 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
CIS116 | Computer Graphics: Introduction to Microsoft Visio | 1 | |||
CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | Critical course | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
COM | Oral Communication | Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication (COM) area COM225 Public Speaking is recommended for students transferring to Northern Arizona University (NAU) | 3 | ||
CIS224 | Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows | 3 | |||
CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
HTM200 | Healthcare IT Software Infrastructure: Interoperability, Security and mHealth | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CIS156 or CIS159 or CIS162AC or CIS162AD or CIS163AA | Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Visual C++: Level I or C#: Level I or Java Programming: Level I | or CS or CS | 3 | ||
CIS276DA or CIS276DB | MySQL Database or SQL Server Database | 3 | |||
HTM230 | Healthcare Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning | 3 | |||
HTM250 | Healthcare IT Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
CIS165++ or CIS166++ | Any Mobile Application Development course or Any Web Scripting course(s) | 3 | |||
HTM270 | Healthcare IT Systems Capstone | 3 | |||
HTM280 | Healthcare Technology Systems Career Strategies | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
BPC110 or CIS105 | Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
HTM150 | Introduction to Healthcare IT and Systems | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HCC130 | Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–3 | ||
HCC145 or HCC145AA or HCC146 | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I or Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–3 | ||
Math | Mathematics | Critical course Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area Recommend MAT14+ OR MAT15+ for students seeking university transfer | 3–6 | ||
CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | Critical course | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
CIS116 | Computer Graphics: Introduction to Microsoft Visio | 1 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS224 | Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows | 3 | |||
HTM200 | Healthcare IT Software Infrastructure: Interoperability, Security and mHealth | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM | Oral Communication | Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication (COM) area COM225 Public Speaking is recommended for students transferring to Northern Arizona University (NAU) | 3 | ||
CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS156 or CIS159 or CIS162AC or CIS162AD or CIS163AA | Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Visual C++: Level I or C#: Level I or Java Programming: Level I | or CS or CS | 3 | ||
CIS276DA or CIS276DB | MySQL Database or SQL Server Database | 3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
HTM230 | Healthcare Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning | 3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HTM250 | Healthcare IT Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) | 3 | |||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS165++ or CIS166++ | Any Mobile Application Development course or Any Web Scripting course(s) | 3 |
Term 11
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HTM270 | Healthcare IT Systems Capstone | 3 | |||
HTM280 | Healthcare Technology Systems Career Strategies | 3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=176654).
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