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Health Information Technology
(formerly Medical Record Technology)
HITT 1167 Practicum–Health Information Technology (0-8)
(1 credit)
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace.
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Chair
HITT 1266 Practicum–Health Information Technology (0-16)
(2 credits)
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace.
Prerequisites: Approval of Program Chair
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I (3-0) (3 credits)
Study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.
HITT 1341 Coding and Classification Systems (2-2) (3 credits)
Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions.
Prerequisites: HITT 1305, HITT1303, BIOL 2402 and concurrent enrollment with HPRS 2301.
HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information (3-0) (3 credits) Concepts of confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information.
HITT 1355 Health Care Statistics (3-0) (3 credits)
General principles of health care statistics with emphasis in hospital statistics. Skill development in computation and calculation of health care data with overview of guidelines for Texas Department of Health Vital Statistics and studies.
Prerequisite: HITT 1401
HITT 1401 Health Data Content and Structure (3-2) (4 credits)
Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and dissemination primary and secondary health related information. Instruction in delivery and organizational structure to include content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens.
HITT 1445 Health Care Delivery Systems (4-0) (4 credits)
Introduction to organization, financing, and delivery of health care services, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies.
Prerequisite: HITT 1401.
HITT 1303 Medical Terminology II (3-0) (3 credits)
Study of advanced terminology in various medical and surgical specialties.
Prerequisite: HITT 1305.
HITT 2335 Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies (2-2) (3 credits)
Development of advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding perspective payment systems and methods of reimbursement.
Prerequisite: HITT 1341.
HITT 2339 Health Information Organizing and Supervision (3-0) (3 credits) Principles of organization and supervision of human, fiscal, and capital resources.
HITT 2343 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (3-0) (3 credits) Study of the many facets of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality improvement functions, quality tools, utilization management, risk management, and medical staff data quality issues.
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology (3-0) (3 credits)
Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and major injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. Prerequisite: BIOL 2402.
HITT 1311 Computers in Health Care (2-2) (3 credits)
Introduction to the concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving health care data.
Prerequisite: BCIS 1405, BCIS 1301
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