HIT 201 - Introduction to Health Information Technology

Institution:

Southern Crescent Technical College

Subject:

Description:

(Prerequisite: Program admission) This course focuses on orienting the student to the health information profession. Students will also be introduced to primary and secondary records systems, content and structure of health care data and data sets of patient data elements; structure of health care in the United States and an outline of its providers; structure and function of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); accrediting, licens ing, certifying, and government participation in health care; compilation of medical information throughout the patient's course of treatment in the health care facility.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sctech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 228-7348

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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