HIT100 Introduction to Allied Health (Delivered online only)

This course is designed to provide a discussion of strategies for completing the Health Information Technology program as an independent learner. In addition, it gives an introduction to health care, the health information management industry, and the role that health information technicians play in that industry. Focus is on the different elements and jobs in the health information management field. The course also provides an overview of the history of medicine and documentation, health care reimbursement, technology in health care, important professional skills, and professional organizations helpful to health information technicians.

HIT105 Law and Ethics in Medicine

Legal and ethical issues in the delivery of health care are presented. A grounding in the parts of tort and contract law that affect health care delivery is set forth along with broad ideas concerning the functioning of the legal system. Special attention is given to confidentiality, privileged communications, informed consent, the elements of and defenses against malpractice, legal and practical issues commonly encountered by medical assistants, end-of-life and beginning-of-life legal and ethical issues, and the effect of managed care on ethical issues faced by health care practitioners.

HIT109 Confidentiality of Health Information

Ethical and legal rules concerning the confidentiality of health information is presented with particular emphasis on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Background material will include operation of the legal system and principles of legal liability.

HIT115 Reimbursement Methodologies

This course is designed to introduce the health information technology student to major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focus is on prospective payment system, third party payers, and billing and insurance procedures. The course also covers additional information including prepaid health plans, fee-for-service methodologies, chargemasters, fee schedules, and managed care.

HIT107 Medical Terminology

The development of a vocabulary used in medicine by acquiring skills to pronounce, define and spell word terms. Students will analyze and interpret medical reports related to specific body systems.

SCI135 Anatomy and Physiology 1

The anatomy and physiology of the human body is presented as an integrated science. Each major body system is described and analyzed to illustrate normal function as well as pathology. Topics include basic biochemical elements, skin, bone, muscles, the nervous system, the senses, and the endocrine system.

PREREQ: Introduction to Biology

SCI136 Anatomy and Physiology 2

A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology 1. Topics include the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, immunity and infection control, respiration, digestion, nutrition, the urinary system, reproduction, and genetics.

HIT203 Medical Coding 1

The basics of coding, exploration of the ICD-9-CM and CPT manuals, examination of specialty areas such as cardiology and obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, pathology, and laboratory work.

ALH015 Insurance Form Preparation

This course is an introduction to the process of filing clean claims using payer-specific rules and the importance of information collection in the claim filing process.

HIT113 Medical Information Management and Office Practice

The development of organization, record storage, information management, and office administration skills.