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HIT 110 - Medical Terminology
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to the language of medicine. Course emphasis is on terminology related to disease and treatment in correlation with anatomy and physiology of all anatomical body systems. Student competencies include word construction, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and use of correct abbreviations for numerous medical terms. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 111 - Diagnostics and Pharmacology
2 Hours
This course is a study of drug classifications and diagnostic procedures. Instruction includes information on common laboratory findings and the significance of abnormal findings in disease processes. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to apply knowledge regarding medications and tests used in treatment and diagnosis of abnormal human conditions.
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HIT 113 - Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology
5 Hours
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of anatomical body systems and the language of medicine. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology and be able to spell, define, pronounce and correctly use a number of medical terms and abbreviations.
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HIT 115 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for HIT
4 Hours
This course is a detailed study of common pathological conditions and the drugs of choice used in their treatment. Course focus is on description of conditions and diseases of the organ systems including etiology, signs and symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. Expected student outcomes include the ability to analyze signs and symptoms in identifying disease entities and the ability to describe appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities.
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HIT 130 - HIT Classification and Reimbursement
3 Hours
This course includes study of the uses of coded data in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all health care settings. Course instruction focuses on techniques of coding, elements of prospective payment systems, billing and insurance procedures, third party payers, explanation of benefits, managed care/capitation, and chargemaster description. Student competencies include demonstration of reimbursement and payment system principles, coding skills, and billing applications (manual and/or computer-assisted).
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HIT 131 - Classification Skills Laboratory
1 Hour
This course allows the student to develop basic skills in classification and reimbursement methodologies. Emphasis is on coding techniques and billing procedures. Student competency is demonstrated by application of skills acquired in the theory class.
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HIT 134 - HIT Legal and Ethical Issues
3 Hours
This course is a review of the legal aspects applicable to health information. The course focuses on the health record as a legal document, legal principles, patient rights/advocacy issues, definition and application of professional ethics, privacy, release of information, and confidentiality of health information. Student outcomes include demonstration of the use of legal vocabulary and application of release of information guidelines. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 151 - Health Data Content and Structure
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to the health information technology (HIT) profession and its basic skill requirements. The course includes an introduction to the content, use and structure of health care data and data sets and how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems. Student outcomes include mastery of basic concepts and functions in HIT including storage and retrieval systems, documentation requirements, abstracting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, registries and indexes. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 152 - Skills Development Laboratory
1 Hour
This course allows the student to demonstrate basic competencies acquired in course work with laboratory experience. Emphasis is on development of basic HIT competencies. Student competency is demonstrated by application of basic skills covered in theory classes.
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HIT 153 - Health Care Delivery Systems
2 Hours
This course includes a review of health care delivery systems. Course focus is on information management practices of agencies providing health services in ambulatory care, home health care, hospice, long term care, mental health, and other alternate care systems. Student competency includes the ability to describe and contrast the structure of health services in relation to operational and accrediting agency standards, as well as the role of the health information practitioner in each of these settings.
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HIT 158 - Intro to the Clinical Environment for HIT/MCC
1 Hour
This course is an introduction to the expectations and legal requirements of the clinical environment. Emphasis is placed on personal safety, personal integrity and accountability, and universal clinical expectations. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate pre-clinical competency in clinically relevant topics, such as HIPAA regulations, universal precautions, and safety regulations.
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HIT 160 - Professional Practices Experience
1 Hour
This course allows the student to demonstrate basic competencies acquired in previous course work with on-site, online, and/or on-campus simulations. This course requires student practice in health information technology in a health care facility or simulated online or on campus experience. Student competency is demonstrated by application of basic skills covered in theory and laboratory classes. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 221 - HIT Computer Applications
2 Hours
This course is a survey of computer usage in health care with emphasis on data security and integrity in health information systems. Course instruction focuses on concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, retrieving, and transmission of health care data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of and competence in the use of various health information-specific software applications. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 222 - HIT Computer Applications Laboratory
1 Hour
This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply HIT computer application skills in online or on-campus laboratory. Emphasis includes concentration in the use of computer technology in collecting, storing, retrieving, reporting, and displaying health care data. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate specific computer skills in these areas.
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HIT 230 - Medical Coding Systems I
3 Hours
Co-Requisite: HIT 231
This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes description of classification and nomenclature system; coding diagnoses and/or procedure; sequencing code; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer-assisted). This is a CORE course.
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HIT 231 - Medical Coding Skills Laboratory
1 Hour
Co-Requisite: HIT 230
This course provides laboratory practice in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in classification and coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy in medical coding
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HIT 232 - Medical Coding Systems II
3 Hours
Co-Requisite: HIT 236
This course is a continuation of Medical Coding Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding diagnoses and/or procedures, sequencing codes, analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded, and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). This is a CORE course.
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HIT 235 - Medical Coding Systems III
2 Hours
This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in outpatient settings in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding for outpatients and physicians; sequencing codes; analyzing actual physician documentation to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of outpatient coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
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HIT 236 - Medical Coding Skills Laboratory
1 Hour
Co-Requisite: HIT 232
This course provides laboratory experience in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in medical coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy and speed in medical coding simulation.
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HIT 254 - Organizational Improvement
3 Hours
This course is a study of the purpose and principles of improving organizational performance through quality assessment and utilization management. Topics include use of quality improvement tools; data collection, display, analysis, and reporting methods; resource and risk management techniques; healthcare statistics; and application of accreditation and licensing standards. Student outcomes include demonstrated proficiency in the use of quality improvement techniques and application of accrediting agency standards.
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HIT 255 - Principles of Supervision in HIT
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to principles of organization and supervision in a health information department. The course focuses on specific human resource management functions including communication, motivation, team building, budgeting, staff scheduling, productivity reporting, policy and procedure development, and equipment selection. Student competency includes demonstration of knowledge of human resource functions and application of supervisory skills.
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HIT 283 - Medical Coding Professional Practice
2 Hours
This course provides experience in medical coding of actual charts. The course allows the student to demonstrate basic competencies acquired in previous medical coding course work with on-site, online, and/or on-campus simulations and learning experiences. Student competency includes demonstrated medical coding proficiency.
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HIT 286 - Expanded Medical Coding
2 Hours
Prerequisite: HIT 230 , HIT 231 , HIT 232 , HIT 235 , and HIT 236
This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in inpatient settings in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding inpatient procedures, correct sequencing of codes, analyzing actual physician documentation to identify data elements to be coded, and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of inpatient coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
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HIT 291 - HIT Seminar (Exam Preparation)
1 Hour
This course is an extensive review of health information technology skills. Course work includes a review of various aspects of health information technology. Student outcomes include demonstrated understanding of the topics covered in this course.
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HIT 292 - HIT Exam Review
2 Hours
This course is an extensive review of health information technology skills. Course work includes a review of various aspects of health information technology. Student outcomes include demonstrated understanding of the topics covered in this course.
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HIT 296 - Professional Practices Simulations
2 Hours
Prerequisite: Acceptance into HIT Program
Co-Requisite: HIT 232 , HIT 286 , and HIT 292
This course allows students to correlate the experiences of previous courses with on-site, online, and on-campus simulations and learning experience. Emphasis is placed on application of all previous course work and orientation to all aspects of practice in a health information management department of a health care facility. Student competency is demonstrated by application of skills covered in theory and laboratory classes.
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