Health Information Technology Certificate

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY12 HOURS

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  HIT3000 Health Information Systems3
  Health information technologies and their impact on medicine and the health system, with attention to the regulatory requirements of these technologies.

   
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  HIT3100 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Technology3
  Ethical and legal questions encountered by healthcare providers, including licensure, certification, privacy law, informed consent, professional liability, court cases, medical malpractice, workplace legalities, contracts, and health information initiatives at national, state, and local levels.

   
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  HIT3200 Coding I3
  This course will introduce students to ICD coding systems for reimbursement of medical visits, procedures, and tests.

   
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  HIT3300 Electronic Health Records3
  The history of the electronic health record and its importance to medical professionals, utilization of an electronic health records system, and methods for protecting virtually accessible patient information.