Health Information Technology (HITT)

This course covers principles of health care statistics with emphasis in hospital statistics, and skill development in computation and calculation of health data. This course also provides an introduction to epidemiology and statistics for tumor registrars, with an emphasis on use of registry data for epidemiologic research. The course includes an overview of statistical and epidemiologic terminology and methods, and analysis and presentation of cancer data for education and research.

This is an 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.

This is a study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties.

This course is an introduction to Cancer Data Management. Includes cancer program requirements, the American College of Surgeons Cancer Program survey process, and an overview of data collection/retrieval-abstracting, coding, staging, and reporting.

This is an introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and public health.

This course covers the fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems.

This course covers the fundamentals of ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines.

This is an introduction to organization, financing, and delivery of health care services, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies.

This course covers the concepts of privacy, security confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information.

This is 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.

This is 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 Certified Tumor Registrar.

This is a general overview of the normal structure and function of human body including an introduction to the relationship of the body systems in maintaining homeostasis.

This is a supervised learning experience in a health care facility enabling the student to apply skills in basic billing and coding procedures and practices. Emphasis is placed on students achieving entry-level proficiency in billing and coding medical records and physicians office diagnoses and procedures, and the application of policies, standards, and guidelines.

This course covers rules and processes required for accurate and efficient billing of medical insurance claims.

This course is a review of coding competencies and skills in preparation for a coding certification exam; and a review of billing competencies and skills in preparation for a billing certification exam.

This is a review of the coding competencies and skills in preparation of a coding certification exam.

This is a review of Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills, and knowledge.

This is a continuation of Cancer Data Management I to include the application of cancer registry data.

This course covers the 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.

This course covers advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement.

This course covers the principles of organization and supervision of human, financial, and physical resources.

This is a 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, and approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems.

This course covers the advanced concepts of CPT coding rules, conventions, and guidelines in complex case studies. Includes investigation of government regulations and changes in health care reporting.

This is 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.

This is an advanced level course in Cancer Data Management to include Cancer Program requirements, the American College of Surgeons guidelines, and heavy concentration in abstracting, coding, staging and State and National reporting requirements.

This course provides an overview of oncology coding and staging systems (ICD-O-3, SSS2K, AJCC, the MP/H rules, and the Hematopoietic DB/Manual). Focus on coding clinical information from medical records; staging and extent of disease concepts used by physicians and cancer surveillance organizations; and the rules used to determine the number of primaries.