Associate's - Health Information Technology

The Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology is designed to prepare candidates in the professional knowledge and skills which will qualify them for employment in a healthcare facility. Graduates of the AAS in Health Information Technology should demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency in skills such as medical terminology, communication, and professionalism
• Working knowledge of the national diagnosis and procedural coding systems (ICD and CPT-HCPC coding)
• Comprehension of the Major Diagnostic Categories (MCDs)
• Ability to analyze the Uniform Billing (UB-92) claim form
• Competence to define and assign HCPCS level 11 codes
• Working knowledge to abstract and code from medical record case studies
• Knowledge of the treatment of diseases, including pharmacological, complementary and alternative therapies
• Knowledge of Medical Practice Settings and Specialties, as well as the differences in Traditional and Managed Care.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of working in a Medical facility, including HIPAA mandate

Diploma - Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students in administrative and clinical procedures. Administrative duties may include: handling patient accounts and records, word processing, schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments. Clinical duties may involve applying principles of aseptic technique and infection control. Record vital signs, collect and process specimens, prepare and administer medications and immunizations. With a high industry demand for appropriately trained personnel, the Medical Assisting Diploma Program aims to provide graduates with the best-suited combination of general office skills and specialized clinical training.

Medical Office Technology - Diploma

The Beckfield College Medical Office Technology diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for entry level administrative positions in the medical industry.   Graduates will possess strong office skills combined with the basic understanding of medical administrative duties including:

• Patient scheduling
• Daily management of patient accounts
• Insurance verification
• Medical Records Processing

Students in the last quarter of this program are required to complete an externship. The externship will require the student to work 90 hours under the direct supervision of qualified personnel at a health care facility, and under general supervision of instructors.  

This program is fully transferable into Beckfield College’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree program.

Diploma - Medical Office Technology

The Beckfield College Medical Office Technology diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for entry level administrative positions in the medical industry. Graduates will possess strong office skills combined with the basic understanding of medical administrative duties including:

• Patient scheduling
• Daily management of patient accounts
• Insurance verification
• Medical Records Processing

Students in the last quarter of this program are required to complete an externship. The externship will require the student to work 90 hours under the direct supervision of qualified personnel at a health care facility, and under general supervision of instructors.

This program is fully transferable into Beckfield College’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree program.

Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN upon Licensure)

The Practical Nurse Diploma Program is a 15-month curriculum consisting of classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical experiences. The program is designed to prepare graduates to be members of the nursing profession and novice practitioners with a focus on long-term care. Clinical experiences and skills laboratory classes accompany each nursing lecture course to give the student hands-on learning in a safe environment. Testing is done on computer to prepare the student for licensure testing.

The courses for this full-time program include Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, Composition, and courses in caring for clients across the life-span and in successful strategies for the professional nurse. This curriculum is challenging and demanding. Nursing faculty members have an open-door policy for assistance and are supportive for student success.

Qualified graduates are eligible to apply to take the PN-NCLEX (Practical Nurse–National Certification Licensure Examination), which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. LPNs are employed by long-term care facilities, skilled care facilities, physician offices, and home health agencies.