HIT 113 – ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course is an introduction to the structure and function of anatomical body systems and the language of medicine. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology and be able to spell, define, pronounce and correctly use a number of medical terms and abbreviations. 5 Credit Hours HIT 130 - HIT CLASSIFICATION AND REIMBURSEMENT Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course includes study of the uses of coded data in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all health care settings. Course instruction focuses on techniques of coding, elements of prospective payment systems, billing and insurance procedures, third party payers, explanation of benefits, managed care/capitation, and chargemaster description. Student competencies include demonstration of reimbursement and payment system principles, coding skills and billing applications (manual and/or computer-assisted). 3 Credit Hours HIT 131 - CLASSIFICATION SKILLS LABORATORY Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course includes activities to develop basic skills in classification and reimbursement methodology related to health services provided in various health care delivery facilities. 1 Credit Hour HIT 152 – SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course allows the student to demonstrate basic competencies acquired in course work with laboratory experience. Emphasis is on development of basic HIT competencies. Student competency is demonstrated by application of basic skills covered in theory classes. 1 Credit Hour HIT 230 – MEDICAL CODING SYSTEMS I Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes description of classification and nomenclature systems; coding diagnoses and/or procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). 3 Credit Hours HIT 231 – MEDICAL CODING SKILLS LABORATORY Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course provides laboratory practice in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in classification and coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy in medical coding. 1 Credit Hour HIT 232 – MEDICAL CODING SYSTEMS II Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course is a continuation of Medical Coding Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding diagnoses and/or procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). 3 Credit Hours HIT 233 – MEDICAL CODING SKILLS LABORATORY Prerequisite: As required by the college.
This course provides laboratory experience in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in medical coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy and speed in medical coding simulation. 1 Credit Hour HIT 235 – MEDICAL CODING SYSTEMS II Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in outpatient settings in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding for outpatients and physicians; sequencing codes; analyzing actual physician documentation to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of outpatient coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). 2 Credit Hours HIT 236 - MEDICAL CODING SKILLS LABORATORY Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course provides laboratory experience in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in medical coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy and speed in medical coding simulation. 1 Credit Hour
HIT 291 – CCS EXAM PREPARATION Prerequisite: As required by the college.
This course is an extensive review of health information technology skills and/or extensive review of various aspects of medical coding and reimbursement. Student outcomes include demonstrated understanding of the topics covered in this course. 1 Credit Hour
HOSPITALITY SERVICES MANAGEMENT (HSM)
HSM 111 ORIENTATION TO THE HOSPITALITY PROFESSION Prerequisite: As required by the college
This course introduces various facets and opportunities within the hospitality profession. The intent is for students to gain a broad base of information relative to the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on having students comprehend their role as a hospitality industry professional. Topics include an overview of the hospitality profession, knowledge and skills necessary for successful employment, the impact of the hospitality profession on society, issues that impact on various segments of the hospitality profession, and emerging trends. 3 Credit Hours HSM 112 LAW AND THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Prerequisite: As required by the college This course focuses on laws that apply to hotels, food-service establishments, and the travel industry. Topics include innkeepers' duties to guests, tenants, licensees and trespassers; concepts of liability and negligence; credit and collection practices; and miscellaneous statutes applicable to the hospitality industry. 3 Credit Hours
HSM 123 HOSPITALITY FIELD EXPERIENCE I Prerequisite: As required by the college
The supervised field experience program puts student's classroom knowledge into practical use. It provides a balance between theory and practice, allowing the student to experience various facets of the industry that are not always available in the classroom. This experience provides the opportunity to clarify career goals, assess strengths and weaknesses, and obtain, develop and practice skills necessary for future success. This experience is also crucial to job placement. Any weaknesses in the program of the student can be identified and corrected to insure better job placement and salaries. 3 Credit Hours
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