ABOUT FISHER COLLEGE AND CORPORATE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM Fisher College is an accredited fouryear college located in Boston s historic Back Bay. Our Division of Accelerated and Professional Studies provides nontraditional students with a wide array of certificate programs, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees. With instructional site locations in Boston, Brockton, New Bedford, and North Attleborough, as well as robust online programs, we are able to accommodate students across the country and around the globe. Fisher College offers an affordable, real-world education that prepares students to achieve their career goals and compete in today s challenging economy. For over a century, Fisher has been changing lives by positioning students in their quest for the knowledge and skills that will guide them through a lifetime of intellectual and professional pursuits. Additional benefits include: Eight-week terms that allow students to graduate sooner. Programs in Health Professions, Management, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, and many more. Small class sizes, one-on-one counseling, and a personalized environment that is optimal for learning. Distinguished, private, career-oriented education with affordable tuition and available financial aid. Transfer-friendly process for existing college credits. Internships and career placement programs. CORPORATE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM Degree Cohorts The Corporate Advantage Program offered through Fisher College enables your employees to conveniently attend classes at your facility, while receiving the catered attention of a Fisher student. Companies who enroll in our Corporate Advantage Program will be eligible for a group discount off the cost of each course. A minimum of eight students must be enrolled to create a cohort. We understand that many of our students have previous education and/or work experience, and we want to recognize their hard work and dedication. Fisher s Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Program evaluates training and learning that occurs outside the traditional classroom for college credit. Our Degree Completion Program (DCP) allows students to earn credentials for courses taken at another accredited school. Professional Development Workshops Professional Development Workshops are specifically designed to meet the needs of your organization and can range in a variety of topics. Where do you want your business to be in five years? What skills do your employees need to strengthen to get there? Creating a niche workshop will give your company the boost it needs towards a successful future. To run a Professional Development Workshop there must be a minimum of ten employees. The workshop can be delivered over the course of a week or in a more intensive format of your choice. A certificate will be provided to each employee when the workshop is completed. FSH-204-F Health Professions Recruitment Folder.indd 1
ICD-10 Program AND RHIT Exam Prep Course ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Workforce Training Program The Workforce Training Program will focus on presenting an ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS classification system to the general public, specifically medical coders established in the health care industry. The course will introduce the participants to the professional standards for coding and reporting of ICD-10-CM diagnostic inpatient and ICD-10- PCS procedure services. Emphasis is placed on coding characteristics, conventions, and guidelines to identify and accurately assign codes to diseases, and conditions and procedures for medical documentation and reimbursement. At the completion of this workforce training program, participants will be able to: 1. Apply a working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding conventions, instructions, and guidelines for coding and reporting diagnostic and procedural services. 2. Evaluate and accurately assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to diseases, conditions, and procedures using the coding books. This program will: Enable participants to earn 14 continuing education credits in ICD-10 coding. (As a workforce training program, participants will be ineligible to earn college credits.) Be offered online as a dynamic self-paced, independent learning program. As an alternative, the college is willing to offer this training session in the classroom over a consecutive two-day period if there is sufficient interest in the community. Be presented in PowerPoint with a voice overlay. The components consist of a brief history and evolution of medical coding systems, introductions to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, instructional modules, coding exercises, quizzes, final exam, and a program evaluation. Be opened for three months once a participant begins the online training. Be conducted over a consecutive two-day period for onsite trainings. Award a certificate for successful completion of the program. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Credential Examination Prep Course This course is designed as a comprehensive review of health information technology, regulations, and standards in preparation for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) national credentialing examination through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Additional topics covered include test-taking tips, preparing quality resumes and cover letters, and honing job interview skills to secure employment in the health care industry. This online course will serve as an intensive, comprehensive review for the RHIT credential examination to elevate scores and enhance pass rates. An accredited HIT program is held to a higher standard and must maintain a satisfactory pass rate to retain the nationally recognized accreditation status. A credential is necessary for gainful employment in the health information technology industry. At the completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply information, regulations, and standards in response to mock examination questions in all required Health Information Technology examination domains. 2. Explore health information through research and apply knowledge from courses such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes to case studies relative to Health Information Technology. 3. Develop a study plan and apply test-taking techniques to prepare for the credential examination. 4. Create a resume and cover letter to apply for future job positions. 5. Develop strategies to prepare for job interviews. Course, per student: $350 Courses run over an eight-week term and will be pass/fail. Course, per student: $500 Courses run over an eight-week term and will be pass/fail. FSH-204-F Health Professions Recruitment Folder.indd 2
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIATE Degree PROGRAMS MEDICAL ASSISTANT Certificate Program The Certificate program provides a strong foundation in the career of medical assisting, preparing students with the administrative and clinical knowledge and skills necessary to assume responsibilities in the medical profession. Certificate Program Requirements: AA223 Introduction to Microsoft Word 3 ME102 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office 3 ME190 Medical Assistant Internship 4 ME205 Clinical Assisting I 3 ME206 Clinical Assisting II 3 ME213 Medical Insurance Billing 3 SC101 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 SC102 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 SC221 Introduction to Pharmacology 3 Total 36 MEDICAL ASSISTANT Associate Program The Medical Assistant Associate of Science degree program prepares students with the administrative and clinical knowledge and skills necessary to assume responsibilities in modern hospitals and medical offices. Students participate in an internship during their last year, thus gaining valuable first-hand experience. Associate Program Requirements: Campus Courses Tuition, per credit hour: $325 Tuition, per three-credit course: $975 Tuition, per four credit course: $1,300 Lab Fees, per on campus course: $50 The Medical Assistant programs are not offered online. Certain on campus courses may require a lab fee. First Year AA223 Introduction to Microsoft Word 3 MA106 Elementary Algebra* 3 ME102 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office 3 ME205 Clinical Assisting I 3 SC101 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 SC102 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Social Science Elective 3 Total 32 *A higher level of math (MA107, MA109, MA110, or MA121) may be substituted. Minimum credits required for graduation: 63 Second Year LA121 Law and Ethics of Health Care 3 ME190 Medical Assistant Internship 4 ME206 Clinical Assisting II 3 ME213 Medical Insurance Billing 3 ME225 Medical Record Transcription 3 SC221 Introduction to Pharmacology 3 Total 31 FSH-204-F Health Professions Recruitment Folder.indd 3
MEDICAL CODING, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Medical Coding The Medical Coding Certificate program prepares students for challenging entrylevel coding positions in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, insurance companies, and other settings within which diagnostic and procedural data are coded in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) systems for reimbursement purposes. Certificate Program Requirements: CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 HT101 Introduction to Health Information Technology 3 HT208 Coding & Classification Systems I 3 HT210 Coding & Classification Systems II 3 HT212 Coding & Classification Systems III 3 HT214 Coding & Classification Systems IV 3 HT251 Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies 3 HT282 Medical Coding Professional Practice 2 SC130 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 4 SC220 Essentials of Pharmacology 1 Total 37 The credits in the Medical Coding Certificate program are fully applicable to the Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology program. Students can also progress to the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program at Fisher College. All three programs are offered exclusively online. Online Courses Tuition, per credit hour: $325 + $95 technical fee Tuition, per three-credit course: $1,070 Tuition, per four credit course: $1,395 Health Information Technology The Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate in Science degree program places students where the expanding arena of health care meets the cutting edge of technology. Graduates learn to organize, analyze, evaluate, compile, compute and code health data, and receive hands-on training with state-of-the-art software applications. Associate Program Requirements: CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications* 3 HT101 HT102 Introduction to Health Information Technology 3 Data Analysis, Statistics & Quality Improvement 3 HT190 Supervised Professional Practice I 3 HT203 Computer Applications in Health Information Management 3 HT208 Coding & Classification Systems I 3 HT210 Coding & Classification Systems II 3 HT212 Coding & Classification Systems III 3 HT214 Coding & Classification Systems IV 3 HT231 Management of Health Information Departments 3 HT251 Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies 3 HT290 Supervised Professional Practice II 3 LA121 Law and Ethics of Health Care 3 MA106 Elementary Algebra** 3 SC130 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 4 SC220 Essentials of Pharmacology 1 Social Science Elective 3 Total 71 *CS125 or CS108 may be substituted for CS101 with the approval of the Program Director. **A higher level of math (MA107, MA109, MA110, or MA121) may be substituted; MA121 is recommended. Health Information Management The Health Information Management concentration prepares students to work with various health care providers, health care system administrators, payers, regulatory agencies, electronic health systems, and patients. Graduates will be able to ensure data integrity and secure health information in any format, including electronic health records, other health databases, and the most recent use of mobile devices. In the first and second years of the program, the curriculum follows the Health Information Technology program. Bachelor Program Requirements: Third Year AC121 Financial Accounting 3 EC101 Macroeconomics 3 EC102 Microeconomics 3 HM310 Healthcare Law and Government Relations 3 HM320 Health Data Structure, Content, and Standards 3 HM325 Health Information Communication Technology 3 HM330 Health Information Systems 3 HM350 Clinical Classification and Reimbursement Methodologies 3 MG202 Human Resource Management 3 Total 30 Fourth Year AC122 Managerial Accounting 3 CS400 Project Management 3 HM425 Quality Management and Performance Improvement in Healthcare 3 HM430 Strategic Planning and Organizational Management in Healthcare 3 HM435 Senior Professional Practice Experience* 3 HM440 Healthcare Statistics and Research Methods 3 MG303 Managerial Communications 3 MG322 Leadership Development 3 PS315 Social Psychology 3 Global Awareness Elective 3 Total 30 *Health Information Focus. Optional non-credit RHIA Exam Prep course is also available. Minimum credits required for graduation: 122 FSH-204-F Health Professions Recruitment Folder.indd 4
MANAGEMENT HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT The Bachelor of Science in Management degree program, with a concentration in Health Care Management, develops solid functional management knowledge and skills combined with a broad overview of issues and challenges specific to the complex field of health care delivery. Campus Courses Tuition, per credit hour: $325 Tuition, per three-credit course: $975 Tuition, per four credit course: $1,300 Lab Fees, per on campus course: $50 Certain on campus courses may require a lab fee. Online Courses Tuition, per credit hour: $325 + $95 technical fee Tuition, per three-credit course: $1,070 Tuition, per four credit course: $1,395 Bachelor Program Requirements: First Year CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 EC101 Macroeconomics 3 EC102 Microeconomics 3 MA107/ College Algebra/ MA117 Finite Math 3 Second Year Free Elective 3 Total 30 AC121 Financial Accounting 3 AC122 Managerial Accounting 3 CS245 Management Application and Information Systems 3 MA121 Basic Statistics 3 MG201 Principles of Management 3 MG202 Human Resource Management 3 MK201 Principles of Marketing 3 SC101 Anatomy and Physiology I** 4 SC102 Anatomy and Physiology II** 4 Social Sciences Elective 3 Total 32 Third Year FI201 Principles of Business Finance 3 HM300 Health Care Delivery Systems 3 HM310 Health Care Law & Government Regulations 3 MG304 Leadership and Ethics 3 MG315 International Management 3 MG321 Organizational Behavior 3 PS315 Social Psychology 3 Fourth Year Free Elective 9 Total 30 300- or 400-Level Literature 3 CS400 Project Management 3 HM410 Topics in Health Care Management 3 MG390 Management Internship*** 3 MG435 Operations Management 3 MG441 Business Policy and Strategic Management 3 MG450 Senior Project*** 3 Free Electives 9 Total 30 **SC130 (Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology) and SC129 (Human Biology) may be substituted for SC101 and SC102. ***Health Care Focus. Minimum credits required for graduation: 122 FSH-204-F Health Professions Recruitment Folder.indd 5