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2015-2016 Academic Catalog

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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Information Technology, A.S.

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Health information technology (HIT) supports patient care by providing data to medical staff at the point of care and by giving administrative support in areas such as finance and practice management. This field is ideal for individuals who wish to work in the dynamic healthcare industry but not directly in patient care.

Required Courses

English

ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 **
ENG 1250 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 1270 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3
HIT 1600 - Professional Communications Credit(s): 3

Health Care Administration

HCA 1100 - Introduction to Health Care Administration Credit(s): 3

Health Information Technology

HIT 1100 - Medical Terminology Credit(s): 3
HIT 1200 - Health Information Technology & Systems Credit(s): 3
HIT 1300 - Medical Coding Credit(s): 3
HIT 1400 - Advanced Coding Credit(s): 3
HIT 2000 - Health Data Management I Credit(s): 3
HIT 2100 - Health Data Management II Credit(s): 3
HIT 2200 - Health Data Privacy and Security Credit(s): 3
HIT 2400 - Health Care Leadership Credit(s): 3
HIT 2600 - Health Information Technology Field Experience Credit(s): 3

Math & Computer Science

CS 1250 - Problem Solving for Programmers Credit(s): 3
MA 1000 - Foundations of College Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem-Solving Credit(s): 3
MIS 1300 - Software Tools Credit(s): 3
MIS 3100 - Database Management Credit(s): 3

Biology

BIO 1110 - Anatomy & Physiology Credit(s): 3
BIO 1210 - Human Disease & Basic Pharmacology Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 60

** Students may test out by placement exam. Credits do not count toward degree.

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