Six Semester Program

Coordinator/Instructor: Young

Instructor: Griffin

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

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology

(Six Semesters)
A minimum of 79 credits is required for an Associate of Applied Science degree. Required Courses:
 

HIT 100	Technical General Education	16 cr
HIT 105	Intro. to Health Information	2 cr
HIT 201	Clinical Affiliation I	2 cr
HIT 202	Documentation, Storage, and Retrieval of Health Info.	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	Clinical Affiliation II	3 cr
HO 105	Introduction to Allied Health Careers	2 cr
HO 106	Medical Terminology	3 cr
HO 107	Medical Law and Ethics	3 cr
HO 201	ICD Coding Laboratory	2 cr
HO 202	ICD9-CM Coding	3 cr
HO 204	Medical Transcription	4 cr
HO 205	CPT Coding and Alternative Care Records	3 cr
HO 206	CPT Coding Laboratory	2 cr
ENGL 101	English Composition	3 cr
ENGL 201	Critical Reading and Writing	3 cr
BIOL 202	General Zoology	3 cr
BIOS 301	Anatomy and Physiology	4 cr
BIOS 302	Anatomy and Physiology	4 cr
BIOS 305	Introduction to Pathobiology	3 cr
CIS 120	Introduction to Computer Systems	3 cr
ECON 201	201 Principles of Macroeconomics	3 cr
PSYC 101	Introductory Psychology I	3 cr
MATH 107	Algebra	3 cr

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 201 Clinical Affiliation 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 111, HIT 105, HIT 201, HIT 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, HIT 202.

HIT 207 Clinical Affiliation 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.

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 3 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, BIOS 101, BIOS 301, BIOS 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 and Alternative Care Records 3 credits. Principles and application of coding for statistical and reimbursement purposes utilizing Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology in conjunction with documentation standards, format and content of alternative care records. PREREQ: HO 106, BIOS 101, BIOS 301, BIOS 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.

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