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HIT 101 - Health Information Management Science
3 Credits
Introduces the student to the health record, from inception to completion. Emphasis is on content and regulations impacting the health record in the various settings. Other areas to be discussed include the electronic health record and responsibilities of the Health Information Department. This course also examines various health care delivery systems and health care practitioners. Professional and practice-related ethical issues are discussed, as well as evaluating the consequences of a breach of healthcare ethics.
Prerequisite(s): Required: Admission to HIT Program
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HIT 105 - Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement
3 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge needed to perform necessary tasks involved in healthcare reimbursement systems including payment methodologies, use of clinical data, and compliance.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite(s): HIT 101
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HIT 111 - Health Data Management and Information Systems
3 Credits
Introduces the electronic health record (EHR)\components and health informatics including infrastructure, privacy, security and legal implications. Federal involvement and its impact on information technology regarding health data will be discussed. Students will study the roles and relationships, in the transformation of data into meaningful information, through research, vital statistics and epidemiology. Data quality, integrity, collection, access, and retention will also be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 118 with a grade of “C” or better
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HIT 101
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HIT 112 - Legal Aspects Health Records
2 Credits
Introduces the student to the legal system and defines the role of the healthcare professionals. Specific Federal and State laws are identified and discussed as they relate to release of medical information.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HIT 101 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 122 - Workflow Fund of Healthcare
3 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of healthcare workflow, process analysis, and redesign in various healthcare settings. Health information technology culture changes (IT/Clinicians) and project management, including HIT system selection, design, implementation, and support will also be covered. Electronic health record/practice management systems will be evaluated for quality and process improvement, clinical decision support, health information exchange, public health, and population health management in ambulatory and alternative care settings.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 118 with a grade of “C” or better.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HIT 105 and HIT 111 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 175 - Special Topics
1-12 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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HIT 188 - Health Information Practicum I
2 Credits
Provides a directed clinical experience which focuses on the practice of skills related to the application of legal principles, record analysis and abstraction and record retention and retrieval.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 112 and HIT 122 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 220 - ICD Coding I
3 Credits
Introduces the ICD coding classification system and provides a basic understanding of ICD structure, conventions and principles utilized in coded assignment. The student will be introduced to the official coding guidelines. They will apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology in the assignment of diagnostic and procedure codes.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HIT 101 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 221 - ICD Coding II
2 Credits
Focus on the intermediate application of ICD structure, conventions and principles utilized to code case scenarios and complex diagnostic and procedural statements. The student will utilize advance application of coding and reporting standards as they apply to coding.
Prerequisite(s): MOT 133 , MOT 135 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite(s): HIT 220
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HIT 222 - Quality Management
3 Credits
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of quality management in the healthcare environment. Requirements by regulatory agencies regarding quality documentation, utilization and risk management are discussed. Data collection, verification, analysis, descriptive statistics and presentation techniques will be studied. The course emphasizes the ongoing use of objective data and feedback to improve processes, systems, and patient outcomes. Analysis of documentation for various purposes is also covered.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 111 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 225 - Health Information Management
3 Credits
Concentrates on the principles of management as they relate to the administration of the health information management department as part of a health care organization.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HIT 111 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 231 - ICD Coding III
5 Credits
Provides an advanced study of ICD coding conventions and principles. DRG and case mix logic along with regulations regarding their use in conjunction with optimization and compliance issues will be discussed. CPT/HCPCS in both the hospital-based outpatient and physician office settings will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 221 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 241 - CPT Coding Basic Principles
3 Credits
Provides the student with skill sets to apply the current procedural terminology (CPT) and HCPCS code set principles and guidelines for application in reporting/communicating information and data about clinical services provided to patients by healthcare providers. Includes understanding what the CPT nomenclature is, how and why it is used, and guidelines for each code category and how it is applied to represent services within each code category.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 220 , HIT 221 with a grade of ”C” or better
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HIT 251 - HIT Vocabularies and Terminologies
2 Credits
Provides the student with a concrete understanding of healthcare terminologies, code sets, classification schemes and associated standards; inoperability as it pertains to the EHR; principles of each system; the role of each in reporting clinical information and services in the healthcare delivery enterprise.
Corequisite(s): HIT 220 , HIT 221 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 263 - Healthcare Data Standards and Quality
3 Credits
Explores current and emerging trends in healthcare data standards and quality as they relate to patient records, coding and classification systems, and information privacy and security. Topics include: acquisition, storage and access of medical data; key data management infrastructure and technical standards; and data quality and governance. Also covered are current and emerging government regulations, and their impact on healthcare providers and systems, and data acquisition and analysis needs and strategies.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 111 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite(s): HIT 122
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HIT 264 - Data Visualization
4 Credits
Introduces data visualization tools and techniques software, as well as increasing proficiency in Excel. Students will be able to tell a story with data, communicating observations in a clear, compelling way that provides meaning and explanation. As part of this course, students are also required to complete a professional practicum experience to apply classroom knowledge in a clinical setting.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 /CCR 093 /CCR 094 and MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent placement scores and CIS 155 with a grade of “C” or better
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HIT 265 - Data Analytics Applications
3 Credits
Deepens understanding of current and emerging practices in the application of data analytics. Topics include clinical, financial, operations and qualitative analytics; trends in practices; customer expectations; regulations that affect analytics; and ethical issues in gathering, analyzing and reporting healthcare data. Explore the roles and applications of descriptive, retrospective and prescriptive analytics in various settings.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 135 , and CIS 155 , with a grade of “C” or better.
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HIT 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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HIT 289 - HIT Capstone
2 Credits
Offers student a comprehensive review of all HIT courses in preparation to take national exam, utilizing Study Guides and Mock Exams; offers student a 40 hour professional practicum experience (PPE) to apply classroom knowledge in a clinical setting, practice professionalism, gain insight into the functions of the department, understand the relationship of health records to the facility as a whole, demonstrate the ability to act independently, complete assigned projects and demonstrate a good understanding of health information management concepts.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission
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