HIT 101 - Introduction to Health InformationManagement

Institution:

Peirce College

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Description:

Prerequisites: HIT 100A grade of C or above is required in this course.This course introduces the Health Information Technology (HIT) student to the discipline of Health Information Management (HIM). Emphasis is placed upon the history of healthcare, organization of healthcare delivery in the United States, and the evolution of the HIM profession including the exploration of career opportunities. Students are introduced to the medical record including types and content and health record documentation, documentation requirements, and the characteristics of data quality and integrity. The AHIMA Virtual Lab is used in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.peirce.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 467-3472

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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