Physicians Practice Management, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus and the Columbia County Center

Entrance Dates:	Fall
Length of Program:	Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	17

Program Description: The Physicians Practice Management technical certificate prepares students to manage medical practices. The TCC includes courses from programs in business, allied health and management.

Admission: Admission to the program can be obtained through achieving the established minimum score on the ACCUPLACER exam. A high school diploma or GED is required for program admission. Prior experience as a Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Medical Coder, or office manager of a medical or dental practice is highly recommended.

Employment: Practice managers are employed in physicians and dentists’ offices and medical clinics.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 17-20 credits

ALHS 1090	MED TERM/ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE	2
BUSN 2370	MED OFFICE BILLING/CODING/INS via GVTC	3
	OR
BUSN 2375	Healthcare Coding	3
BUSN 1015	Intro Healthcare Reimbursement	3
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
MGMT 1100	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	3
MGMT 1105	ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR	3
MGMT 2115	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	3

Notes:

• A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
• ALHS prefix courses older than 5 years will not be accepted for prerequisite credit unless the applicant is a Certified Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, or Medical Coder who is currently working in field or a related field.

Guided Pathway

Augusta Evening Program

PROGRAM NAME: Physicians Practice Management (Stand Alone)

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Evening Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

ALHS 1090	MED TERM/ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE	2
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
MGMT 1100	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	3

Year 1 Spring Semester

BUSN 2370	MED OFFICE BILLING/CODING/INS via GVTC	3
	OR
BUSN 2375	Healthcare Coding	3
BUSN 1015	Intro Healthcare Reimbursement	3
MGMT 1105	ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR	3
MGMT 2115	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	3

*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at [phone] or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.

Grovetown Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Physicians Practice Management (Stand Alone)

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Grovetown Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

ALHS 1090	MED TERM/ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE	2
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
MGMT 1100	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	3

Year 1 Spring Semester

BUSN 2370	MED OFFICE BILLING/CODING/INS via GVTC	3
	OR
BUSN 2375	Healthcare Coding	3
BUSN 1015	Intro Healthcare Reimbursement	3
MGMT 1105	ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR	3
MGMT 2115	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	3

NOTE: Some courses may need to be taken online to complete the program as listed.

BUSN 2370 is available online every semester.

*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at [phone] or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.