HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HIT)
Medical Terminology | This course introduces students to medical terminology used in the healthcare field. Emphasis is on word construction using prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Definitions, spelling, pronunciation, and abbreviations are also included. | |
Health Care Delivery Systems | This course introduces students to the current trends in health care delivery including health facilities, medical staff organization and functions, the changing roles of health care professionals, and patterns of financing health care. | |
Medical Transcription | Development of skills in interpreting, editing, and transcribing physician and professional dictation into well-organized reports using medical terminology, effective language, and reference skills. | |
Fundamentals Health Information Technology | This course introduces students to the healthcare delivery system, regulations and standards, and the health information department and profession. Health data content and structure as well as the application of techniques to ensure quality documenta... | |
Advanced Medical Transcription | This course will provide extensive and practical experience in transcription of medical reports. History and physical examination reports, consultation reports and operative reports are included for a variety of specialty areas. The focus will be on... | |
Basic CPT Coding | This course introduces students to the theory, structure, and organization of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system. Emphasis will be on the application of coding principles to accurately assign CPT codes to health records. The role... | |
Basic ICD-9-CM Coding | Introduces the theory, structure, and organization of the International Classification of Diseases-9-Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) coding system. Emphasis will be on the application of coding principles to accurately assign ICD-9-CM codes to heal... | |
Pharmacology | This course introduces students to pharmacology. Content includes terminology, drug classifications, therapeutic use, side effects, contraindications and interactions. Common dosage ranges and routes of administration will also be discussed. | |
Basic ICD-10-CM Coding | This course introduces students to the ICD-10-CM classification system with an emphasis on the application of coding guidelines used to accurately assign diagnostic codes in all healthcare settings. The impact of proper code assignment and its relati... | |
Basic ICD-10-PCS Coding | This course introduces students to the ICD-10-PCS classification system with an emphasis on coding guidelines used to accurately assign procedure codes in the hospital setting. The impact of proper code assignment and its relationship to billing and... | |
Insurance Procedures Med Ofc | This course introduces students to electronic health records and insurance processing procedures in the medical office. Emphasizes the relationship between health information and coding and billing procedures, while utilizing simulation software. Bri... | |
Health Statistics/Registries | This course introduces students to the collection and reporting of medical statistical data. The functions and uses of registries, with emphasis on the Cancer Registry, are studied. | |
Medical Office Procedures | Provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills in the activities performed in the front office of a medical or dental office. Topics include scheduling appointments, telephone techniques, patient education, bookkeeping and banking, main... | |
Pro Practice/Med Transcription | This course provides students with practical experience in a medical transcription setting. Students will transcribe a variety of medical reports and become familiar with the equipment, workflow, and procedures in an actual work setting. The focus... | |
Prof Practice Exp Hlth Info I | This course is the first of a two semester sequence of supervised clinical experience in health facilities. NOTE: A satisfactory health screening, background check, and drug screen must be on file with the college prior to the clinical affiliation. T... | |
Prof Practice Exp Hlth Info II | This course is the second of a two semester sequence of supervised clinical experience in various areas pertaining to health information. NOTE: A satisfactory health screening, background check, and drug screen must be on file with the college prior... | |
Medical Science | This course introduces students to human conditions and diseases of all body systems. Emphasis is on etiology, manifestations, method of diagnosis, and treatment. | |
Hlth Info System Data Literacy | This course introduces students to health information systems concepts including selection and implementation, data quality, storage and retrieval, and security and privacy. Electronic health record concepts and HIM applications are discussed. | |
Seminar in Health Info Tech | This course requires students to apply the academic knowledge acquired in the HIT curriculum to specific challenges encountered in the health information management workplace. The focus is on critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and ethics.... | |
Leadership & Management in HIM | This course introduces students to the basic principles of supervision as applied to the health information profession. The elements and concepts related to leadership and organizational management including human, financial, and physical resources a... | |
Quality Mgt & Healthcare Stats | This course introduces students to the principles of quality management. Content includes quality assessment and management, risk and utilization management, and credentialing. The collection, preparation, and analysis and interpretation of healthcar... | |
Advanced Coding | This course explores the more complex areas of ICD and CPT coding introduced in previous coding courses. Students will apply coding principles and guidelines related to complex diagnoses and procedures. Coding from actual patient records is emphasize... | |
Reimbursement Systems-Hlthcare | In this course students will learn the history, rationale, and methodology of the systems used by third-party payers to determine the reimbursement that health care providers will receive. Reimbursement concepts include fee-for-service, managed care,... | |
Prof Practice Exp/Med Coding | This course provides students with supervised, practical experience in coding and abstracting medical information in a hospital, physician's office, clinic, or other health care setting. Students will code a variety of medical records and become fam... | |
Special Topics: HIT | This course is designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in current health information technology topics. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. Prerequisite: Will vary depending on topic. Consent of t... |