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.

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 health care 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 mandates, the rules for maintaining privacy of medical records and protection of health information, and the types of consents and disclosures that are required.

Research published on January 2004 by the Kentucky Department for Employment Services Research and Statistics Branch entitled: Northern Kentucky Area Occupational Outlook to 2010 provides employment projections for the Northern Kentucky/Beckfield College region.

Health Information Technology is identified in the 'Top 45 Fast-Growing Northern KY Area Occupations' with an expected increase in employment of 69.6 percent. The report also identifies that the education and training required for this position is an Associate degree.

With a high industry demand for appropriately trained personnel, the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology aims to provide graduates with the best-suited health information management skills.

Associate's in Medical Assisting

The Associate degree of Applied Science program in Medical Assisting prepares the student for integral, multifunctional administrative and clinical roles in physicians' practices and ambulatory care settings. Administrative duties may include preparing and maintaining medical records, scheduling and monitoring appointments, scheduling hospital admissions and procedures, diagnostic and procedural coding, submitting claims, monitoring reimbursements, and managing accounts receivable and payable.

Clinical duties may include obtaining patient history and vital signs, assisting in procedures, examinations, and treatments, preparing and administering medications, and diagnostic testing and maintenance of the treatment area and medical equipment.

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.

Diploma in Medical Office Technology

The Medical Office Technology diploma is a 12-month program designed to prepare students for entry level administrative positions in the medical industry. Students will learn front office procedures such as management of patient accounts, processing medical records, word processing, and scheduling of patients. Graduates will possess strong office skills combined with the basic understanding of medical terminology, insurance and medical billing and coding practices, and legal and ethical issues. The program fosters the development of interpersonal skills, organizational effectiveness and strong written and oral communication skills necessary to function in a medical environment.

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