Course Descriptions
HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure
Introduction to 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 used in electronic and paper medical records. Prerequisite/Concurrent
enrollment: HITT 1305. 3 credit hours. (W)
HITT 1303 Medical Terminology II
A continuation of the study of medical terms through work origin and structure, abbreviations
and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties. Lab required.
Prerequisite: HITT 1305. 3 credit hours. (W)
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I
Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations
and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties. 3 credit
hours. (W)
HITT 1311 Health Information Systems
Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications
and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. Lab required. 3 credit
hours. (W)
HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery Systems
Examination of delivery systems including organization, financing, accreditation,
licensure, and regulatory agencies. This course covers alternative health care delivery
systems. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information
Concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and
regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information. Prerequisite:
HITT 1305. 3 credit hours. (W)
HITT 2272 Portfolio Development
Preparation and enhancement of portfolio to meet professional standards, development
of presentation skills, and improvement of job-seeking techniques. Lab required.
Prerequisite: ITSE 2309. 2 credit hours. (W)
HITT 2328 Introduction to Public Health
A survey of how health care and public health services are organized and delivered
in the U.S. Covers public policy, relevant organizations and their interrelationships,
professional roles, legal and regulatory issues, and payment systems. Includes health
reform initiatives in the U.S. 3 credit hours. (W)
HITT 2339 Health Information Organization and Supervision
Principles of organization and supervision of human, financial, and physical resources.
Also covers health information for electronic records. Lab required. Major Requirement:
AAS – Health Information Management. Prerequisites: HITT 1301 and HITT 1305. 3 credit
hours. (W)
HITT 2346 Advanced Medical Coding
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. Electronic encoder use covered and information about ICD-10. Lab required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2404, HITT 1305 and HITT 2435. 3 credit hours. (W)
HITT 2361 Clinical II - Health Information/Medical Records Technology
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided
by the clinical professional. Students should take this course in their final semester.
Prerequisites: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)
HITT 2430 Pathophysiology and 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 of dosages. Lab required.
4 credit hours. (W)
HITT 2435 Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies
Advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal
regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. The
student is recommended to complete BIOL 2404 prior to registering for this course,
but not required. Lab required. 4 credit hours. (W)
HITT 2443 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
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. Lab required. Prerequisite: HITT 1301, and meet TSI
college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent. 4 credit hours. (W)