Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-12

Health Information Technology

4 Semester Program for full time students. Part time program also available. This program may be taken fully online. 

Coordinator and Master Instructor: Young
Advanced Instructor: Lowry

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 Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

One Post-Secondary Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree, one Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree (see description under Health Occupations), and one Bachelor of Applied Science degree (see description under the College of Technology) are available. 

This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to:

1. Maintain components of health information systems consistent with the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system.
2. Maintain, compile and report health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment and research; abstract and code clinical data using appropriate classification systems.
3. Analyze health records according to standards.

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml     

Post-Secondary Technical Certificate: Medical Transcription 

(2 Semesters)

This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to transcribe (type) dictated medical reports that document a patient’s medical care and condition. These include office chart notes, history and physical examinations, consultations, letters, memos, admission notes, emergency department notes, operative reports, discharge summaries, and laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.

Classes are delivered via the internet.  Recommended keyboard skill: 50 nwpm. All required courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better.

Required Courses:

TGE 0158	Employment Strategies		      1-2 cr 

HO 0105		Introduction to Allied Health Careers	2 cr 

HO 0106		Medical Terminology			2 cr 

HO 0107		Medical Law and Ethics			3 cr 

HO 0108		Basic Anatomy				2 cr  

HO 0208		Introduction to Pathology		3 cr 

HO 0209		Introduction to Drug Therapy		3 cr 

HIT 0210	Medical Transcription I			3 cr

HIT 0211	Medical Transcription II		3 cr

HIT 0212	Medical Transcription III		3 cr

					   Total 25 or 26 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree:  Health Information Technology

(4 Semesters)

See A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15 credits)

Required Courses:

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

HO 0105		Introduction to Allied 
                  Health Careers                      2 cr
HO 0106		Medical Terminology                   2 cr
HO 0107		Medical Law and Ethics                3 cr
HO 0111		Introduction to Anatomy 
		  and Physiology                      4 cr
           OR
BIOL 3301,3302,3301L,3302L*
		Anatomy and Physiology, and Labs      8 cr
HO 0208		Introduction to Pathology             3 cr
           OR
BIOL 3305*	Introduction to Pathobiology          3 cr
HO 0209		Principles of Drugs and their Uses    3 cr
HIT 0201	Supervised Professional Practice I    2 cr
HIT 0202	Health Information I                  4 cr
HIT 0203	Health Statistics and Quality 
                  Improvement                         3 cr
HIT 0204	Health Information II                 4 cr
HIT 0207	Supervised Professional Practice II   4 cr
HIT 0208	ICD-10 Coding                         3 cr
HIT 0209	CPT Coding                            3 cr
HIT 0213	Advanced Coding and Reimbursement     4 cr

BIOL 1101,1101L	Biology I, and Lab                    4 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)
ENGL 1101	English Composition                   3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement)
ENGL 1102	Critical Reading and Writing          3 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology    3 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)
                                        TOTAL: 60 or 64 cr

Courses

HIT 0201 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. F, S

HIT 0202 Health Information I 4 credits. Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the health information field. Study of the origin, use, content, format, record retention, numbering and filing systems of health information records. Study of computer applications found in health information. Accreditation and licensing standards along with state and federal laws pertaining to health information. PREREQ: HIT 0105 and HO 0107. F, S

HIT 0203 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 1123, HIT 0105, HIT 0201, and HIT 0202. F, S

HIT 0204 Health Information II 4 credits. Theory, practice and skills in managing health information and personnel. F, S

HIT 0207 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: HIT 0201, HIT 0202, HIT 0208, and HIT 0209.  COREQ: HIT 0203, HIT 0204, and HIT 0213. Graded S/U. F, S

HIT 0208 ICD-10 Coding 3 credits. Principles and application of coding for statistical and reimbursement purposes utilizing the International Classification of Diseases. PREREQ: HO 0106, BIOL 1101, BIOL 1101L, BIOL 3301 and BIOL 3302. F, S

HIT 0209 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 1106, BIOL 1101, BIOL 1101L; and HO 0111 or BIOL 3301 and BIOL 3302. F, S

HIT 0210 Medical Transcription I 3 credits. Introduction to medical transcription with an emphasis on the profession, history and physical report, pharmacology, laboratory and dermatology specialities. F, S, Su, W

HIT 0211 Medical Transcription II 3 credits. Medical transcription with an emphasis on the genitourinary, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and cardiology specialities. F, S, Su, W

HIT 0212 Medical Transcription III 3 credits. Medical transcription with an emphasis on pulmonary, endocrinology, obstetrics, gynecology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, and neurology specialities. F, S, Su, W

HIT 0213 Advanced Coding and Reimbursement 4 credits. Practical application of ICD and CPT coding utilizing software and actual patient records. Application of coded data in payment and reimbursement systems, including the basic instructions for filing various types of health care claims and accounts receivable. Students will use medical software to perform competency-based simulations. PREREQ: HIT 0208 and HIT 0209. F, S

HIT 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  D

HIT 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D