This healthcare pathway prepares students for administrative careers in medical offices and healthcare facilities throughout Georgia. Students develop skills in patient records management, medical coding, scheduling, and office operations. The program combines healthcare knowledge with administrative expertise. Georgia's healthcare growth creates demand for medical office professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for medical office assistant positions with advancement through certifications.
Curriculum covers healthcare operations, patient communication, medical terminology, insurance and billing basics, electronic health records (EHR), and office management. Students learn HIPAA compliance and patient privacy. The pathway emphasizes organization and attention to detail. Students understand healthcare coding basics. Field experiences in medical offices develop practical administrative skills. Students engage with healthcare office professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for medical office assistant positions with advancement to management roles.
Georgia's expanding healthcare network provides abundant medical office opportunities.
Health Information Management/Medical Office at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in healthcare operations, patient communication, and medical office administration. Students must understand HIPAA and EHR systems.
Courses emphasize healthcare administration and office operations. Certifications in medical office administration are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare Science | 25.52100 |
| Essentials of Healthcare | 25.44000 |
| Health Information Management | — |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- ✓CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- ✓First Aid
- ✓Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- ✓Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- ✓EKG Technician
- ✓Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- ✓NOCTI Emergency and Medical Services
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Medical Coder/Biller
Entry LevelSalary range: $41,430 - $87,110
Office Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $78,980 - $159,510
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with physician offices, medical clinics, hospitals, and healthcare facilities throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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