Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2000-2001

Health Information Technology

Coordinator/Instructor: Young

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs in conjunction with the American Health Information Management Association's Council on Accreditation. Graduates of the programs are eligible to write the national certification exam for the Accredited Record Technician (ART).

One certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree and one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree are available.

Medical Transcription Certificate

(3 Semesters)

Required Courses:

HIT 210        Medical Transcription I        3 cr
HIT 211        Medical Transcription II       3 cr
HIT 212        Medical Transcription III      3 cr
                                       TOTAL: 9 cr
*Classes are delivered part-time in the evening. No financial 
aid is available to the student.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology

(6 Semesters)

Required Courses:

All required courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

HIT 100      Technical General Education     1-16 cr
HIT 105      Introduction to 
             Health Information                 2 cr
HIT 200      Alternative Care Records           2 cr
HIT 201      Supervised Professional Practice I 2 cr
HIT 202      Documentation, Storage, and 
             Retrieval of Health Information    4 cr
HIT 203      Health Statistics and Quality 
             Improvement                        3 cr
HIT 204      Management Principles for 
             Health Info. Professionals         4 cr
HIT 206      Computers in Health Information    3 cr
HIT 207      Supervised Professional Practice II3 cr
HO 105       Introduction to 
             Allied Health Careers              2 cr
HO 106       Medical Terminology                2 cr
HO 107       Medical Law and Ethics             3 cr
HO 201       ICD Coding Laboratory              2 cr
HO 202       ICD-9-CM Coding                    3 cr
HO 204       Medical Transcription              4 cr
HO 205       CPT Coding                         3 cr
HO 206       CPT Coding Laboratory              2 cr
MA 201       Pharmacology for Allied Health     2 cr
PTA 200      Clinical Pathology                 3 cr
BIOL 202     General Zoology                    3 cr
BIOS 301     Anatomy and Physiology             4 cr
BIOS 302     Anatomy and Physiology             4 cr
CIS 101      Introduction to Computer Systems   3 cr
ENGL 101     English Composition                3 cr
ENGL 102     Critical Reading and Writing       3 cr
MATH 107     Intermediate Algebra               3 cr
PSYC 101     Introductory Psychology I          3 cr
                                        TOTAL: 91 cr
Elective Courses:
ACCT 201     Principles of Accounting I         3 cr
ACCT 202     Principles of Accounting II        3 cr
ANTH 108     Spanish for Health Care 
             Professionals                      2 cr
ECON 201     Principles of Macroeconomics       3 cr
ENGL 307     Professional Writing               3 cr
FIN 315      Corporate Financial Management     3 cr
FIN 478      Investments                        3 cr
HCA 350      Organizational Behavior 
             in Health Care                     3 cr
HCA 375      Health Care Law                    3 cr
HCA 383      Epidemiology                       3 cr
HCA 384      Human Resource Management 
             in Health Care                     3 cr
HCA 451      Hospital Management                2 cr
HCA 452      Long-term Care Management          2 cr
HCA 453      Health Care Finance                3 cr
HCA 455      Health Care Organization Management3 cr
HCA 473      Marketing for Health Care
             Organizations                      2 cr
H E 401      Issues in Health and Wellness    1-3 cr
H E 491      Health Education Workshop          3 cr
HO 203       Medical Office Procedures          3 cr
MANT 121     Essentials of Management           3 cr
MANT 241     Human Resource Management          3 cr
MATH 253     Introduction to Statistics         3 cr
MGT 261      Legal Environment of Organizations 3 cr
MGT 329      Operations/Production Management   3 cr
MKTG 325     Basic Marketing Management         3 cr
OT 118       Business Communications I         13 cr
OT 119       Business Communications II         3 cr
OT 173       Spreadsheets, Database,Graphics    3 cr
OT 176       Desktop Publishing/Multimedia    1-3 cr

Courses

Technical General Education Elective

TGE 140 First Year Seminar 1 credit. This course provides an introduction to the nature of postsecondary education and a general orientation to the functions and resources at Idaho State University. This course is designed to help first-year and transfer students adjust to the University, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential survival skills. The course utilizes presenters from various campus support systems, collaborative learning activities, and written assignments which involve student resources and activities on campus. The course also provides a support group of students in a critical transition year by examining problems common to first-year experience. It covers University resources, learning strategies, study techniques, test anxiety, time management, test preparation, and problem solving.

HIT 100 Technical General Education 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also, for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes development and application of equations and problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.

HIT 105 Introduction To Health Information 2 credits. An introduction to Health Information Technology including the functions of a medical records department, the role and responsibilities of the profession, and the importance of the field.

HIT 200 Alternative Care Records 2 credits. Documentation standards, format, reimbursement issues, content of alternative care records, MPI numbering and storage issues in alternative care settings.

HIT 201 Supervised Professional Practice I 2 credits. Directed clinical practice in various health information sites under the preceptorship of a practicing professional for 4 hours per week for eight weeks. Pass/fail only. PREREQ: All first year courses must be completed.

HIT 202 Documentation, Storage, and Retrieval of Health Information 4 credits. Theory, practice and skills in the assembly, analysis, storage, retrieval and the release of health information adhering to external and legal requirements and standards. PREREQ: HIT 105, HO 107.

HIT 203 Health Statistics and Quality Improvement 3 credits. The collection, calculation and presentation of routine health data in conjunction with the assessment, monitoring, evaluation and improvement of health care. PREREQ: MATH 107, HIT 105, 201, & 202.

HIT 204 Management Principles for Health Information Professionals 4 credits. Theory, practice and skills in managing health information and personnel.

HIT 206 Computers in Health Information 3 credits. Health information department and health care facility systems and the computer based patient record; their functions, capabilities and external regulations. PREREQ: HIT 105 & 202.

HIT 207 Supervised Professional Practice II 3 credits. Directed clinical practice in a health information department under the preceptorship of a practicing professional for 40 hours per week for four weeks. PREREQ: All courses must be completed. Graded P/NP.

HIT 210 Medical Transcription I 3 credits. Introduction to medical transcription with an emphasis on the profession, history and physical report, pharmacology, laboratory and dermatology specialities.

HIT 211 Medical Transcription II 3 credits. Medical transcription with an emphasis on the genitourinary, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and cardiology specialities.

HIT 212 Medical Transcription III 3 credits. Medical transcription with an emphasis on pulmonary, endocrinology, obstetrics, gynecology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, and neurology specialities.

HO 105 Introduction to Allied Health Careers 2 credits. Introduction to allied health careers emphasizing the interrelationships and the team approach to health care.

HO 106 Medical Terminology 2 credits. Body systems approach to theory and application of medical terms including anatomical, pathological, surgical and diagnostic as well as appropriate abbreviations.

HO 107 Medical Law and Ethics 3 credits. Principles and application of law to health care organizations and personnel, standards of care and liability; covers tort, contract and statutory law.

HO 201 ICD Coding Laboratory 2 credits. Practical application ICD Coding utilizing software and actual patient records. PREREQ: In conjunction with HO 202.

HO 202 ICD9-CM Coding 3 credits. Principles and application of coding for statistical and reimbursement purposes utilizing the International Classification of Diseases. PREREQ: HO 106, BIOL 101, BIOS 301 & 302.

HO 204 Medical Transcription 4 credits. Transcription of a wide variety of medical reports including History and Physicals, Discharge Summaries, Operative Reports, Consultations, Emergency Room, Obstetrics, Pathology, Autopsy, Radiology and others. PREREQ: HO 106.

HO 205 CPT Coding 3 credits. Principles and application of coding for statistical and reimbursement purposes utilizing Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology in conjunction with documentation standards. PREREQ: HO 106, BIOL 101, BIOS 301 & 302.

HO 206 CPT Coding Lab 2 credits. Practical application of CPT Coding utilizing software and actual patient records. PREREQ: In Conjunction with HO 205.

The following courses are electives for the Health Information Technology program.

ACCT 201       Principals of Accounting I     3 cr
ACCT 202       Principals of Accounting II    3 cr
ANTH 299       Spanish for Health Care 
               Professionals                  2 cr
ECON 201       Principals of Macroeconomics   3 cr
ENGL 307       Professional Writing           3 cr
FIN 315        Corporate Financial Management 3 cr
FIN 478        Investments                    3 cr
HCA 350        Organizational Behavior 
               in Health Care                 3 cr
HCA 375        Health Care Law                3 cr
HCA 383        Epidemiology                   3 cr
HCA 384        Human Resource Management
               in Health Care                 3 cr
HCA 451        Hospital Management            2 cr
HCA 452        Long-Term Care Management      2 cr
HCA 453        Health Care Finance            3 cr
HCA 455        Health Care Organization 
               Management                     3 cr
HCA 473        Marketing for Health Care
               Organizations                  2 cr
H E 401        Issues in Health & Wellness  1-3 cr
H E 491        Health Education Workshop      3 cr
HO 203         Medical Office Procedures      3 cr
MANT 121       Essentials of Management       3 cr
MANT 241       Human Resource Managements     3 cr
MATH 253       Introduction to Statistics     3 cr
MGT 261        Legal Environment of 
               Organizations                  3 cr
MGT 329        Operations/Production Mgt.     3 cr
MKTG 325       Basic Marketing Management     3 cr
OT 118         Business Communications I      3 cr
OT 119         Business Communications II     3 cr
OT 173         Spreadsheets, Database,
               Graphics                       3 cr
OT 176         Desktop Publishing/
               Multimedia                   1-3 cr


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