Courses

HITT1261
Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, Clinical Hrs = 10
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HITT1301
Health Data Content and Structure
Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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HITT1305
Medical Terminology I
Study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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HITT1341
Coding and Classification Systems
Basic coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 2
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HITT1345
Health Care Delivery Systems
Introduction to organization, financing, and delivery of health care services, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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HITT1349
Pharmacology
Overview of the basic concepts of the pharmacological treatment of various diseases affecting major body systems. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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HITT1353
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information
Concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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HITT1355
Health Care Statistics
Principles of health care statistics with emphasis in hospital statistics. Skill development in computation and calculation of health data. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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HITT1372
Cancer Data Management I
This course, an introduction to Cancer Data Management, includes cancer program requirements, the American College of Surgeons Cancer Program survey process and data collection/retrieval - abstracting, coding, staging and reporting. Lecture Hrs. = 3, Lab Hrs. = 0
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HITT1373
Cancer Data Management II
This class is a continuation of HITT 1372. The student will gain hands-on experience in the application of cancer registry data. Lecture Hrs. = 3, Lab Hrs. = 0
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HITT2160
Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Lab = 6, Insurance Fee
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HITT2161
Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Lab Hrs = 6, Insurance Fee
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HITT2260
Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Lab = 8, Insurance Fee
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HITT2261
Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Lab = 8, Insurance Fee
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HITT2335
Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies
Advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 2
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HITT2339
Health Information Organization and Supervision
Principles of organization and supervision of human, financial, and physical resources. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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HITT2343
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
Study of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management, and medical staff data quality issues. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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MRMT1167
Practicum (or Field Experience) - Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Lab = 8, Insurance Fee
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MRMT1307
Medical Transcription I
Fundamentals of medical transcription with hands-on experience in transcribing physician dictation including basic reports such as history and physicals, discharge summaries, consultations, operative reports, and other medical reports. Utilizes transcribing and information processing equipment compatible with industry standards. Designed to develop speed and accuracy. Lecture Hrs = 1, Lab Hrs = 4
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MRMT2433
Medical Transcription II
Transcription of advanced medical reports with increasing speed and accuracy including history and physicals, consultations, discharge summaries, operative reports, and other medical reports. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 2.
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