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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the learner to the different computer applications found in health care and health information departments such as hospitals, nursing homes and clinics. It will introduce learners to the emerging roles available to them in health information management. The main purpose of this course is to clarify the concept that information must be managed. This is done through data capture, data analysis, data retrieval and information dissemination. Students will learn to manage information, structure, content and appropriateness. Prerequisites: HITP-120, COSC-125, ENGL-218.
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3.00 Credits
This course will include a detailed study of health care reimbursement issues such as prospective payment methodologies, health care insurers and contracts, case-mix, and patient billing. Included will be the basic instructions for filing various types of insurances - Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Champus, ChampVA, Workers Compensation, and Disability Compensation. Prerequisites: COSC 125, HITP 110, HITP 170, MATH 114.
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the practical applications of health information management concepts as they apply to health record systems and the health care industry. In addition, this course will cover the analysis of data collection and retrieval and the computation of hospital statistical data. Vital statistics and reportable diseases and conditions are included. Quality assessment and improvement standards and requirements of licensing, accrediting, fiscal, and other regulatory agencies will be presented. Prerequisites: MATH 114, COSC 125, HITP 120.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides for a supervised professional practice learning experience in a health care facility. Emphasis is on coding, qualitative analysis, quality assurance, utilization management, and supervisory activities. Students will be assigned specific professional practice projects to be completed at the site and will participate in management and administrative activities as permitted by the site supervisor. This is an unpaid work experience requiring 90 hours of participation within a 15 week time period.
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1.00 Credits
Prospective HIT graduates will prepare a portfolio of projects, collaborate on practical experiences and prepare for the AHIMA certification exam for RHIT. Other topics for study and discussion will be networking, goal setting, performance review, job satisfaction, and coping with change. Prerequisites: Candidate for graduation and completion of HITP classroom courses.
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3.00 Credits
Course designed to help the medical practice supervisor develop management strategies and techniques by reviewing management functions and exploring management models. Investigation into the role of social styles, communication, and team dynamics in promoting efficiency and cooperation will be covered. Students will apply course material using relevant real-world case studies and exercises. Prerequisites: HITP 120 or HITP 125.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer or applicable as an elective.
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3.00 Credits
Nutrition includes the biochemistry of the essential nutrients, nutritional needs within the life cycle, nutritional status assessment of individuals and populations, food policies and regulatory agencies, nutritional aspects of disease, and current nutritional issues. This course prepares students to become sophisticated consumers of nutrients and nutrition information so they might make informed decisions about personal nutrition, health, and fitness. Semester offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to study the various aspects of personal health and wellness, including emotional, physical, social, occupational, spiritual, and intellectual components. The class looks at the nature, scope, and function of major health considerations. This class does not meet the physical education activity requirement for AA degree. Semester offered: Fall and Spring.
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