Health Information Technology Certificate (C45360)

Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during day hours with selected courses offered during evening hours. 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
OR
CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credit Hours: 2
HIT 110 - Fundamentals of 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: 17/18

Developmental Course Requirements

Developmental coursework (both prerequisite and corequisite) will be required of students whose placement test measures indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of English and/or mathematics. Please refer to the Course Description section for prerequisite and corequisite course information.

ENG 002 - Transition English Credit Hours: 3

Suggested Program Sequence:

Fall – 2nd year:

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
OR
CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credit Hours: 2
HIT 110 - Fundamentals of HIM Credit Hours: 3
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 7/8 | Lab 2 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 8/9

Spring – 2nd 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

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