MCC Campus(es):
MCC-Penn Valley, Health Science Institute
Program Coordinator:
Patricia Elliott, M.Ed, RHIT, 816.604.4245
Application deadline: March 1
The Health Science Institute (HSI) was designed to centralize the health career programs in one building that mimics both healthcare and real life settings, incorporates instructional methodologies such as; interdisciplinary simulated learning using state-of-the-art equipment and cloud base lecture capture which allows student access to learning materials 24/7. The combined elements of this model fosters student fellowship, life-long learning and supports student success. The health career programs are affordable, accredited and yield a good return on the student’s investment through gainful employment and high wage salaries.
Health Information Management Program Three Years of Outcomes Report
| Time Frame | Number of Qualified Applicants | Number of Students Admitted Goal Class Size=18 | Number of Graduates/Completers Completers Benchmark=15 | Retention Percentage Benchmark=100% | Reasons for leaving the Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014-May 2016 | 31 | 21FT | 21FT | FT: 100% |
1 left for academic reasons. 3 never started. 2 transferred to online programs. 1 needed evening classes. 1 transferred to DA program. 1 moved out of town |
| Aug 2015-May 2017 | 24 | 18FT 1PT | 18FT 1PT | FT: 100% PT: 100% | 5 never started. |
| Aug 2016-May 2018 | 22 | 12FT | 12FT | FT: 100% | 5 needed prereq classes. 1 wanted online program. 1 dropped for financial reasons. 2 different career paths. 1 never started. |
| Aug 2017-May2019 | 22 | 8FT 2PT | 5FT 2PT |
*FT: 62.5% PT: 100% *Finishing up required general education courses |
2 dropped due to FT job. 1 moved out of state. 3 needed prereq courses. 1 went into coding program. 1 no show. 1 personal reasons. 2 accepted into other programs. 1 dropped due to academics. |
| Aug 2018-May2020 | 17 | 10FT 1PT | Graduate in May 2020 | 1 went to different program. 1 went into coding program. 1 family illness. 1 chose different career. 1 academic reasons. 1 never met prereq requirements. | |
| Aug 2019-May 2021 | 25 | 18FT 4PT | Graduate in May 2021 | 3 never met prereq requirements. |
| Time Frame | Graduate Data | *Job Placement Percentage (to include related field or continuing education) Benchmark:80% |
*TSA Pass Rate Results (Certification/Licensure) Number of Students Who Took the Exam/ Number of Students Who Passed the Benchmark:82% | *Employer Survey Return Rate Benchmark=50% Satisfactory Responses Benchmark=85% | *Graduate Survey Return Rate Benchmark=50% Satisfactory Responses Benchmark=80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014- May 2016 | Class of: 2016 |
Employed Related 76% |
14/21 sat for the exam = 66.6% (*as of March 2016) 13/14 passed the exam = 92.8% |
100% Return Rate 100% Satisfaction Rate |
0% Return Rate |
| Aug 2015- May 2017 | Class of: 2017 | Employed Related 83% |
12/18 sat for the exam = 66% 11/12 passed the exam = 91.6% |
100% Return Rate 100% Satisfaction Rate |
0% Return Rate |
| Aug 2016- May 2018 | Class of: 2018 | Employed Related 83% | 3/12 sat for the exam = 25% 2/3 passed the exam = 66.6% | 100% return rate 100% Satisfaction Rate | 0% Return Rate |
| Aug 2017- May 2019 | Class of: 2019 | Employed Related 80% | 2/19 sat for the exam = 10.5% 2/2 passed the exam = 100% | 100% Return Rate 94.7 Satisfaction Rate | 0% Return Rate |
Coding Specialist Certificate Program Two Years-Four Cohorts Outcome Report
| Time Frame | Number of Qualified Applicants | Number of Students Admitted Goal Class Size=18 | Number of Graduates/Completers Completers Benchmark=15 | Retention Percentage Benchmark=100% | Reasons for leaving the Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2017 Cohort | 10 | 10FT | 10FT | FT: 100% | |
| Spring 2018 Cohort | 5 | 5FT | 5FT | FT: 100% | |
| Fall 2018 Cohort | 16 | 16FT | 16FT | FT: 100% | |
| Spring 2019 Cohort | 8 | 8FT | Graduate in December 2019 | ||
| Fall 2019 Cohort | 8 | 7FT 1PT | Graduate in May 2020 |
| Time Frame | *job placement Percentage (to include related field or continuing education) Benchmark: 80% | *TSA Pass Rate results (certification/licensure) Number of students who took the exam/ number of students who passed the benchmark: 82% |
*Graduate Survey return rate benchmark: 50% Satisfactory Response Benchmark: 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2017 Cohort |
*Employed Related 4/9=44% Started AAS HIM Degree 2/9=22% |
*5/9 sat for the exam = 55% 3/5 passed the exam = 60% |
0% Return Rate Satisfaction Rate - can't benchmark |
| Spring 2018 Cohort | *Employed Related 2/5=40% Started AAS HIM Degree 1/5=20% |
*5/5 sat for the exam = 100% 4/5 passed the exam = 80% |
0% Return Rate Satisfaction Rate - can't benchmark |
| Fall 2018 Cohort | *Employed Related 3/16=18.75% Started AAS HIM Degree 3/16=18.75% |
*12/16 sat for the exam = 75% 10/12 passed the exam = 83% |
0% Return Rate Satisfaction Rate - can't benchmark |
- NOTE: If the graduate does not follow up to inform the Program if they passed their exam and/or are employed in a health related field, it is unknown of the status of the graduate.