Gateway Community & Technical College - Health and Wellness Technology

Health and Wellness Technology

Description

The Health and Wellness Technology degree offers a flexible, innovative curriculum designed to meet the changing needs of the health care marketplace. The program will educate the student in the principles of integrative modalities and the promotion of health and well-being. The program will provide the students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, hospitals, massage clinics, rehabilitation clinics, spas, behavioral health clinics, orthopedic rehabilitation centers, wellness/fitness centers, doctor’s offices, private practice, and athletic programs at the high school, college, or professional athletics level. The Massage Therapy Certificate Program will train the Massage Therapist from an entry level Swedish Massage, for its therapeutic and relaxation benefits, through Advanced Medical Massage (Sports and Orthopedic Massage) for the specific needs of the athlete and to aid in recovery and rehabilitation from illness, injury and surgery. As a medical model therapists will have expanded knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Medical Terminology. Other modalities are introduced to the Massage Therapist’s education to enhance their skills and knowledge. Business education is included in the program to assist therapists in the operation of a practice.

Program Options

Associate in Applied Science
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Health and Wellness - Massage Therapy Option
ENG 101    Writing I.............................................................................. 3
ENG 102    Writing II............................................................................. 3
COM 252    Introduction to Interpersonal Communications.................... 3
                    Mathematics........................................................................ 3
BIO   137    Human Anatomy and Physiology I....................................... 4
BIO   139    Human Anatomy and Physiology II..................................... 4
PY     110    General Psychology.............................................................. 3
                    Social Interaction................................................................ 3
                    Heritage/Humanities............................................................ 6
Subtotal                                                                     32

Massage Therapy
OST   103    Medical Office Terminology OR.......................................... 3
CLA 131    Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin OR................ (3)
AHS   115    Medical Terminology........................................................ (3)
CPR   100    CPR for the Healthcare Professional.................................... 1
SFA   100    Safety and First Aid.............................................................. 1
BA     200    Small Business Management OR........................................... 3
BA     288    Personal and Organizational Leadership............................. (3)
CIS    100    Introduction to Computers OR............................................. 3
CPU 150    Computer Fundamentals.................................................... (3)
MSG 100    Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology I......................... 3
MSG 110    Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology II........................ 3
MSG 115    Alternative Modalities.......................................................... 2
MSG 125    Massage Technique I............................................................ 3
MSG 135    Massage Technique II........................................................... 3
MSG 200    Advanced Medical Massage................................................... 4
MSG 215    Massage Therapy Clinical .................................................... 2
Subtotal                                                                     31
Total Credits (AAS)                                                  63

Certificates
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Nature of Work

Health information technicians are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care facilities and industries. Gateway’s Health Information Technology program prepares students to take an active role in the field of health information management. Graduates interact with physicians, health professionals, financial and administrative staff members to (1) ensure the protection of information systems; and (2) help determine health information budgets, resources and policies.

Gateway’s curriculum includes course work in supporting science and general education areas. Classroom instruction is supplemented with learning experiences in the campus laboratory and in area health care facilities.

Students enrolled in this program are required to achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each Health Information Technology course.

Employment Opportunities

Medical records and health information technicians held about 159,000 jobs in 2004. About 2 out of 5 jobs were in hospitals. The rest were mostly in offices of physicians, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and home health care services. Insurance firms that deal in health matters employ a small number of health information technicians to tabulate and analyze health information. Public health departments also hire technicians to supervise data collection from health care institutions and to assist in research.

Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014. This is due to rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that will be used by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and consumers. Technicians also will be needed to enter patient information into computer databases, in compliance with federal legislation mandating the use of electronic patient records. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007)

SALARY

Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com

Note:

Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.



	GCTC Programs Additional Program Cost Transfer Degrees Accounting Technology Air Conditioning Technology Auto Body Repair Automotive Technology Business Administration Construction Carpentry Cosmetology Criminal Justice Diesel Technology Fire/Rescue Science Health and Wellness Information Technology Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Medical Assisting Medical Information Technology MIT: Computer Aided Drafting MIT: Electrical Technology MIT: Engineering Technology MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology Nursing Office Systems Technology Practical Nursing VCA: Art and Design VCA: Multimedia VCA: Printing Welding Technology	Health and Wellness Technology Description The Health and Wellness Technology degree offers a flexible, innovative curriculum designed to meet the changing needs of the health care marketplace. The program will educate the student in the principles of integrative modalities and the promotion of health and well-being. The program will provide the students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, hospitals, massage clinics, rehabilitation clinics, spas, behavioral health clinics, orthopedic rehabilitation centers, wellness/fitness centers, doctor’s offices, private practice, and athletic programs at the high school, college, or professional athletics level. The Massage Therapy Certificate Program will train the Massage Therapist from an entry level Swedish Massage, for its therapeutic and relaxation benefits, through Advanced Medical Massage (Sports and Orthopedic Massage) for the specific needs of the athlete and to aid in recovery and rehabilitation from illness, injury and surgery. As a medical model therapists will have expanded knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Medical Terminology. Other modalities are introduced to the Massage Therapist’s education to enhance their skills and knowledge. Business education is included in the program to assist therapists in the operation of a practice. Program Options Associate in Applied Science Click here to show/hide Associate in Applied Science requirements. Click here to print Associate in Applied Science requirements Health and Wellness - Massage Therapy Option ENG 101 Writing I.............................................................................. 3 ENG 102 Writing II............................................................................. 3 COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications.................... 3 Mathematics........................................................................ 3 BIO 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I....................................... 4 BIO 139 Human Anatomy and Physiology II..................................... 4 PY 110 General Psychology.............................................................. 3 Social Interaction................................................................ 3 Heritage/Humanities............................................................ 6 Subtotal 32 Massage Therapy OST 103 Medical Office Terminology OR.......................................... 3 CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin OR................ (3) AHS 115 Medical Terminology........................................................ (3) CPR 100 CPR for the Healthcare Professional.................................... 1 SFA 100 Safety and First Aid.............................................................. 1 BA 200 Small Business Management OR........................................... 3 BA 288 Personal and Organizational Leadership............................. (3) CIS 100 Introduction to Computers OR............................................. 3 CPU 150 Computer Fundamentals.................................................... (3) MSG 100 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology I......................... 3 MSG 110 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology II........................ 3 MSG 115 Alternative Modalities.......................................................... 2 MSG 125 Massage Technique I............................................................ 3 MSG 135 Massage Technique II........................................................... 3 MSG 200 Advanced Medical Massage................................................... 4 MSG 215 Massage Therapy Clinical .................................................... 2 Subtotal 31 Total Credits (AAS) 63 Certificates Click here to show/hide Certificate requirements. Click here to print Certificate requirements Massage Therapy BIO 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I ...................................... 4 BIO 139 Human Anatomy and Physiology II..................................... 4 MSG 100 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology I......................... 3 MSG 110 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology II........................ 3 OST 103 Medical Office Terminology OR.......................................... 3 CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin OR................ (3) AHS 115 Medical Terminology........................................................ (3) MSG 125 Massage Techniques I........................................................... 3 MSG 135 Massage Techniques II.......................................................... 3 MSG 115 Alternative Modalities.......................................................... 2 BA 200 Small Business Management OR........................................... 3 BA 288 Personal and Organizational Leadership............................. (3) CPR 100 CPR for Healthcare Professionals......................................... 1 SFA 100 Safety and First Aid.............................................................. 1 MSG 215 Massage Therapy Clinical..................................................... 2 MSG 200 Advanced Medical Massage................................................... 4 Total Credits 36 Nature of Work Health information technicians are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care facilities and industries. Gateway’s Health Information Technology program prepares students to take an active role in the field of health information management. Graduates interact with physicians, health professionals, financial and administrative staff members to (1) ensure the protection of information systems; and (2) help determine health information budgets, resources and policies. Gateway’s curriculum includes course work in supporting science and general education areas. Classroom instruction is supplemented with learning experiences in the campus laboratory and in area health care facilities. Students enrolled in this program are required to achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each Health Information Technology course. Employment Opportunities Medical records and health information technicians held about 159,000 jobs in 2004. About 2 out of 5 jobs were in hospitals. The rest were mostly in offices of physicians, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and home health care services. Insurance firms that deal in health matters employ a small number of health information technicians to tabulate and analyze health information. Public health departments also hire technicians to supervise data collection from health care institutions and to assist in research. Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014. This is due to rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that will be used by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and consumers. Technicians also will be needed to enter patient information into computer databases, in compliance with federal legislation mandating the use of electronic patient records. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007) SALARY Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com Note: Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.

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