ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Dental Hygienist
Program Code: 105081 As a graduate of the Dental Hygienist program, you can choose to practice as a registered dental hygienist in any of the following settings: private practice, long-term care facility, public school system, or public health department— on a full-time or parttime basis. Dental hygienists perform oral prophylaxis, apply preventative agents, expose radiographs, perform local anesthesia and teach patients oral care. The Dental Hygienist program is accredited by the American Dental Association-Commission on Dental Accreditation.
TOTAL CREDITS: 71 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 46,600 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Program Code: 105262 As a graduate of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, you can choose to work in a variety of health care settings including clinics, hospitals, private practice physician offices, and public health facilities and laboratories. You perform routine sonographic( ultrasound) examinations of the body to include the abdomen, small parts, obstetrics, and gynecology. You work closely with physicians and may assist in the performance of invasive procedures. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Programs.
TOTAL CREDITS: 71 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 45,000 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Gerontology
Program Code: 105441 Graduates of the Gerontology program have the knowledge and skills needed to provide seamless quality service to older adults and their families. Gerontology career pathways include a wide variety of service and leadership opportunities related to business and finances; housing options; entertainment and travel; health and wellness; case coordination; public policy and advocacy; and consumer service.
TOTAL CREDITS: 68 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 51,700 *
Health Care Business Services
Program Code: 101601 Find the program description within the Business cluster, page 30.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Health Information Technology
Program Code: 105301 This field is where health care meets the cutting edge of technology. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites health information as one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Health information technicians contribute to the quality of care by collecting, analyzing, and reporting health care data. That requires knowledge of disease, treatments, computer systems, privacy / security and organizational skills. As a graduate of this associate degree program, you are eligible for national certification, and you may work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, mental health facilities, home health agencies, state and federal health agencies, information system vendors, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and private industry. Typical careers include coding specialist, release of information specialist, health information technician, insurance / business specialist, reimbursement coordinator, data quality and integrity monitor, privacy and / or security officer, data analyst, and HIM supervisor. The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education( CAHIM).
TOTAL CREDITS: 67
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All credits in the Medical Coding( 315302) technical diploma apply toward this associate degree. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 32,498 *
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