Health Information Technology Technician, AAS
- Academic Year: 2020-2021
- Division / Department: Business Programs / Health Information Technology
- Degree Code: HITE.AAS
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) 200 East Randolph St.,Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601), www.cahiim.org, 312-235-3255.
The Health Information Technology Program is designed to prepare the graduate to perform technical duties vital to the health-care industry. The health information technician is responsible for the compilation, inspection, preservation and appropriate disclosure of patient information for patients, health care institutions and the public. Typical job functions include health data collection, analysis, monitoring, maintenance, retrieval and reporting of quality health information. In addition, health information technicians are responsible for maintaining and submitting patient data used for reimbursement, quality of care studies, research and the compilation of statistics for health care organizations. Supervising day-to-day operations of a health information department and sustaining the flow of health information within the organization also encompass roles of the health information technician.
GRADES AND GPA: Students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0 in the full program curriculum to progess in the program.
To be considered for credit HITT, computer, HPRS, Anatomy and Physiology and other courses to be transferred in must be taken within five years.
A student has five years to complete the curriculum after official enrollment in the first health information techology course. No more than one program (HITT) course may be repeated and that course may be repeated only once during the five year time period. Failure of two program (HITT) courses or failure of one course twice will render the student ineligible to re-enroll in the program. That student will have to apply and complete a new application following the inital five year time period.
Students may contest grades up to one year.
Students enrolled in HITT 2249 will sit for the RHIT exam in the same semester. Students must pass the exam to pass the course and to graduate. Students who do not pass will be required to retake HITT 2249 and any remedial courses deemed necessary by the program director based on test results.
Students must attend 128 hours at participating clinical sites in the HITT 2261 clinical course. Clincals are completed on weekdays during normal business hours. Students may be required to travel up to 200 miles to clinical sites.
Course offerings vay semester to semester.
NOTE: This degree is available completely online and includes a required clinical/practicum experience. Ask your advisor or visit www.mclennan.edu\online for more details.
Marketable Skills
1. Evaluate revenue cycle processes. 2. Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodology. 3. Manage data within a database system. 4. Evaluate data dictiionaries and data sets for complance with governance standards.
Semester I
| BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology (specialized)
Course Description× BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology (specialized) Lab Fee: $15.00 Study of the structure and function of human anatomy, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may be either integrated or specialized. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| HITT 1301 Health Data Content & Structure
Course Description× HITT 1301 Health Data Content & Structure Lab Fee: $20.00 Introduces systems and processes for collecting, maintaining and disseminating primary and secondary health-related information, including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms and screens. Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Information Technology program or approval of the program director. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| HITT 1441 Coding and Classification Systems
Course Description× HITT 1441 Coding and Classification Systems Lab Fee: $20.00 Introduces fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems. Corequisites: HITT 1205, HITT 1301. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| HITT 1205 Medical Terminology I
Course Description× HITT 1205 Medical Terminology I Introduces the study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties. Semester Hours 2 (2 lec) |
2 hours |
| 13 hours |
Semester II
| BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications
Course Description× BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, data analytics, and business-oriented utilization of the internet. Required for students taking the Business Field of Study. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| HITT 2430 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Course Description× HITT 2430 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation dosages. Prerequisites: BIOL 2404 Anatomy and Physiology or HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology or HITT 1205 Medical Terminology I. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/ 2 lab) Lab Fee: $20 |
4 hours |
| HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery System
Course Description× HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery System Examines delivery systems including organization, financing, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. Prerequisite: HITT 1301 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| HITT 2335 Coding & Reimbursement Methodologies
Course Description× HITT 2335 Coding & Reimbursement Methodologies Lab Fee: $20.00 Examines advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Prerequisite: HITT 1441 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/4 lab) |
3 hours |
| 13 hours |
Semester III
| ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database
Course Description× ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduces relational and non-relational database theory and the practical applications of a contemporary databases. Topics may adapt to changes in industry practices. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| HITT 1311 Health Information Systems
Course Description× HITT 1311 Health Information Systems Lab Fee: $20.00 Introduces health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab) |
3 hours |
| HITT 2346 Advanced Medical Coding
Course Description× HITT 2346 Advanced Medical Coding Lab Fee: $20.00 Presents advanced concepts of ICD and CPT coding rules, conventions, and guidelines in complex case studies. Investigation of government regulations and changes in health care reporting. Prerequisites: HITT 1441 and 2335. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab) |
3 hours |
| HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information
Course Description× HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Presents concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations related to the maintenance and use of health information. Offered only in fall semester. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
Course Description× MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods Lab Fee: $15.00 Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: TSI math complete or MATH 0308 or completion of college-level math course or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| 15 hours |
Semester IV
| HITT 2343 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
Course Description× HITT 2343 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Presents a study of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management, and medical staff data quality issues. Approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems and approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems. Offered only in spring semester. Prerequisites: HITT 1301 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| HITT 2339 Health Information Organization & Supervision
Course Description× HITT 2339 Health Information Organization & Supervision Presents principles of organization and supervision of human, financial, and physical resources. Prerequisites: HITT 1301 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets
Course Description× ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduces the concepts, procedures and importance of electronic spreadsheets. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing
Course Description× ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, policies and procedures, e-mail messages, letters, and descriptions of products and services. Practice of individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents. Prerequisite: Passing score on writing portion of TSI Assessment or credit for ENGL 0301. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) ENGL 1301 Composition I Course Description× ENGL 1301 Composition I Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis is on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus is on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communication, and critical analysis. Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing or the equivalent. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| 12 hours |
| SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
Course Description× SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) PSYC 2301 General Psychology Course Description× PSYC 2301 General Psychology General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. NOTE: Must have passed the reading portion of the TSI Assessment or have credit for INRW 0402. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| HITT 2261 Clinical - Health Information Technology/Technician
Course Description× HITT 2261 Clinical - Health Information Technology/Technician Special Fee: $16.00 Presents a health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by clinical professional. Prerequisites: HITT 2346 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 2 (8 clinical hours/week) |
2 hours |
| HITT 2249 RHITCompetency Review
Course Description× HITT 2249 RHITCompetency Review Requires a review Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills and knowledge. Semester Hours 2 (2 lec) |
2 hours |
| 7 hours |
| Total hours: | 60 hours |