Oct 31, 2025

Catawba Valley Community College 2025-2026 General Catalog

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Catawba Valley Community College 2025-2026 General Catalog

Health Information Technology Certificate (C45360)

Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during day hours with selected courses via hybrid and online formats. Minimum time for completion: two semesters part-time attendance. A Certificate is awarded graduates of this curriculum.

Major Courses:

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
HIT 110 - Intro to Healthcare & Him Credit Hours: 3
HIT 112 - Health Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
HIT 114 - Health Data Sys/Standards Credit Hours: 3
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours Required: 18

Suggested Program Sequence:

Fall – 1st year:

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
HIT 110 - Intro to Healthcare & Him Credit Hours: 3
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 8 | Lab 2 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 9

Spring – 1st year:

HIT 112 - Health Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
HIT 114 - Health Data Sys/Standards Credit Hours: 3
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 8 | Lab 3 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 9

Grand Total Hours: Class 16 | Lab 5 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 18