Beckfield College

Beckfield College has provided business and career education for Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana residents since 1984. Beckfield College is dedicated to a personalized teaching and learning environment designed to support the personal and professional career development of quality students.

Beckfield College offers bachelor's, associate's, diploma and certificate programs to fit your goals. The strength of Beckfield College is in our instructors, who bring years of real-world experience and education into the classrooms to enhance the students' education. We are very proud to be able to give every student individual attention toward a college education.

Bachelor's in Health Care Management

The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management is designed to prepare students for a career in the organization and management of health services. Upon completion of their course of study, students will be prepared to assume entry and mid-level positions in health care administration. Through their studies, students will acquire a familiarity and understanding of the health services sector, particularly its political, social and economic dimensions. Throughout the course of study, special emphasis will be placed upon developing the students' ability to identify, comprehend, describe and differentiate among the major components of the health services system.

The program graduate will demonstrate:

• Professional attitude and behavior, including initiative, responsibility, and dependability
• Knowledge of quality assurance and health care planning
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with management of medical departments and facilities
• Understanding of health care management principles and finance
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Organizational skills
• Leadership and team building skills

And much more...

Associate's in 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

Associate's or Diploma in 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.

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