Career Studies Certificates
Certificate
Degree:
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Records Clerk
Length:
Variable. The options within this program amount to approximately one to two semesters of full-time academic work.
Purpose:
A significant portion of the student population served by Wytheville Community College is comprised of part-time evening students. Many of these individuals need and desire post-secondary continuing education programs of study that are of less than conventional one- or two-year duration. Such students have specific occupational, industrial, and/or professional goals that can best be realized through short-term programs.
The options included within the Career Studies program represent a variety of career and academic pursuits. Each may be viewed as a mini-curriculum which is part of a broader range of educational possibilities within a given career field.
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.
First Year
First Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Course Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AST 1011 1 Students who possess keyboarding skills may petition for advanced placement with Credit by Examination. |
Keyboarding I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AST 234 | Records and Database Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIM 101 | Health Information Technology I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| HIM 113 | Medical Terminology and Disease Processes I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 2 | 13 | |
Second Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Course Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST 102 | Keyboarding II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
ENG 1372 2 Students who desire transferable credits must take ENG 111 in place of ENG 137. |
Communication Processes I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIM 130 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIM 150 | Health Records Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HLT 145 | Ethics for Health Care Personnel | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
Notes:
- WCC - Wytheville
1000 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Phone: (276) 223-4700
TDD Hearing Impaired: (276) 223-4849
Toll-Free: (800) 468-1195 - WCC - Crossroads
1117 East Stuart Drive
Galax, VA 24333
Phone: (276) 744-4974 - WCC - Summit
203 N. Church Street
Marion, VA 24354
Phone: (276) 783-1777
