Health Information Technology

The health information technology program is one of the most established and respected programs within the health information technology discipline. It is a computer-based program in which health information technology theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial health information technology issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue advanced degrees. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's health information technology workplace:

• Technical health information technology knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Career-related computer literacy
• A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the health information technology program.

Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
HIT 1101	Fundamentals of Health Info Technology	4
HIT 1102	Classification Systems I	5
HIT 1103	Computerized Health Data and Statistics	4
HIT 1107	C.P.T. Coding	3
HIT 1108	ICD-10-CM Coding for Physician Services	3
HIT 1120	ICD-9-CM Coding for Physicians Services	3
HIT 1121	Billing in Physician Offices	3
HIT 1125	Clinical Reimbursement Methodologies	3
HIT 1840	Independent Study	1-4
HIT 2201	Legal/Qualitative Aspects of Health Info	5
HIT 2202	Management of Health Information	3
HIT 2203	Pharmacology for HIT Professionals	3
HIT 2207	Advanced CPT/ICD Coding	4
HIT 2211	Pathophysiology for Health Information	4
HIT 2212	Clinical Classification Systems II	4
HIT 2213	ICD-10-CM Coding for Inpatient Services	3
HIT 2221	Professional Practice Experience I	2
HIT 2231	Professional Practice Experience II	5
HIT 2860	Internship (Career & Technical Ed)yCoop Ed/Internship Occup	1-4
HIT 2865	Internship Advanced (Career & Tech Ed)	1-4