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Course Descriptions
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Nursing and Allied Health Division
HIT 100: Introduction to ICD-9-CM
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: HIT 118 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Introduces the mechanics of using ICD-9-CM. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 101: Current Procedural Terminology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 118 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Includes ambulatory reimbursement methodologies. Teaches mechanics of outpatient coding using CPT-4. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 105: Health Care Dynamics
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Introduces student to the organization and functioning of the healthcare delivery system. Professional, legal, and ethical aspects of the health occupations. Prevention, community health needs, psychosocial factors in health care, and community agencies are considered. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 117: Medical Terminology I
Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none
Studies word derivations and formation with emphasis upon understanding common usage in the field of health care. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 118: Language of Medicine
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Applies medical language by body system and appropriate use within the accepted nomenclature and classification systems. This course is designed to meet professional program requirements. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 120: Medical Transcription I
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: HIT 117 & AMP;COT200 or concurrent enrollment, and ENG 101 or satisfactory performance on English placement test and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches basic medical transcription skills. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 121: Medical Transcription II
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 118, HIT 120 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches intermediate medical transcription skills. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 165: Pathophysiology I
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Introduces students to the concept of disease process in specific body systems. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 170: Computers in Health Care
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Teaches hardware and software components of computers for health information applications. Methods of controlling the accuracy and security of data. Record linkage and data sharing concepts. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 180: Introduction to Health Information Management
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites or Corequisites: HIT 118 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Introduces Health Information Management procedures including professional ethics and processes to assure quality health care through quality information. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 201: Classification Systems For Health Care Data
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 180 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Practices in-depth assigning diagnostic and procedure codes according to ICD-9-CM. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 205: Structure & Organization of Health Information Systems
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 170 & AMP;HIT180 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division; Corequisites: HIT 201
Teaches functions of health information departments in healthcare institutions. Studies origin, uses, format, and regulatory requirements of health records. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 206: Clinical Applications I
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites or Corequisites: HIT 205 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches practical experience in the acute care setting performing health information departmental duties. Grades assigned on a pass/fail basis. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 207: Health Information Management
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 205 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Offers opportunities to develop supervisory skills including directing and controlling, management of human resources, with an emphasis on situations encountered in Health Information Services. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 208: Clinical Applications II
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 206 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches management and practical experience in specialized care settings. Grades assigned on a pass/fail basis. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 210: Coding Applications
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 201 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches practical coding experience in a variety of health care settings. Grades assigned on a pass/fail basis. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 245: Quality Improvement Techniques
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 205 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Studies methodologies for conducting quality improvement activities. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
HIT 299: Selected Topics in Health Information Technology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 205 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Covers selected topics of interest to students of health information systems. Grades assigned on pass/fail a basis. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.