Administrative Assistant - Williston State College

Administrative Assistant Health Information Management - Associate in Applied Science

Administrative Assistant (A.A.S)
Health Information Management
Online Degree



About the Program: The Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Assistant-Health Information Management degree prepares students for employment in a variety of health care areas; hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, dental offices, and chiropractic offices. New graduates can expect to earn $20,000-$30,000 a year.

There are two options available within the Administrative Assistant/HIM program. Click on the links below for more information:
Front Office Medical Billing & Coding


Associate in Applied Science Degree Curriculum Requirements
Certificate Requirements:
16 Credits Completed from WSC 2.0 (C) Grade Point Average 62 Total Credits
General Education Requirements:
15 general education credits

Required Courses		Credits
ACCT 102	Fundamentals of Accounting	3
AH 138	Medical Coding I	3
AH 139	Medical Coding II	3
AH 171	Medical Terminology I	3
AH 172	Medical Terminology II	2
AH 220	Fundamentals of Medical Transcription	2
AH 281	Medical Insurance/Billing	2
AH 282	Medical Law & Ethics	2
BIOL 115	Human Structure and Function	3
BOTE 121	Business English	3
BOTE 152	Keyboarding II	2
BOTE 210	Business Communications	3
BOTE 275	Administrative Office Procedures	3
CSCI 101	Introduction to Computers	3
HPER 100	Concepts of Fitness and Wellness	2
Suggested Electives
BOTE 217	Records Management	2
COMM 110	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
ENGL 125	Introduction to Professional Writing	3
H&CE 241	Leadership & Presentation Techniques	2
HPER 210	First Aid	1

Contact Distance Education for more information

Williston State College - 1-888-863-9455

Wanda Meyer Director for Distance Education 701-774-4231	Christine Cole Coordinator for Medical Transcription Program 701-774-4208
	Mindy Sigvaldsen Administrative Assistant 701-774-4258