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Health Information Technology
Course Listing
In as little as 16 months—or take
longer if you wish—you can be on your way to earning great
income as a Health Information Specialist. Our experts prepare
you to work for hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, home
healthcare services, clinics and insurance companies. You get
everything you need to know in easy-to-understand custom textbooks
that guide you step by step. You’ll learn how to manage
the flow of information and work alongside other health information
technicians in almost any health-related organization. We’ll
show you exactly what to do and how to do it!
General Education Courses (19 Credit Hours)
Anatomy and Physiology I (SC150 -
1 credit hour) — Gain knowledge in the principles of cell biology, cell chemistry, genetics
and organism biology with an emphasis on the body systems.
Anatomy and Physiology II (SC155
- 3 credit hours) — This
course builds on the foundation of Anatomy and Physiology I. Discover each body system in depth and learn how the systems work
together.
Applied Business Math (MH101 - 3
credit hours) — Gain a solid foundation of business math and basic statistics.
Apply these skills in real-world workplace scenerios.
Business Communications (EN110 -
3 credit hours) — Develop
skills for effective written communication. You’ll learn
to produce clear, effective, audience specific documents.
Career Development Strategies
(GE200 - 2 credit hours) — Get
your career moving! Improve your interview techniques and create
a top-notch resume. This course will teach you everything you
need to land a great job and kick-start your career.
Computer Applications (CS100/101
- 3 credit hours) — Learn
the fundamentals of computers, including hardware and software
concepts, as well as networking and Internet terminology. Apply the basics of Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint
and Excel.
Success Strategies (GE102 - 1
credit hours) — Your
first course introduces you to McKinley College and the world
of distance learning. You’ll learn proven strategies for
success as an independent learner. In addition, discover how to
access the many facets of McKinley College and meet the faculty
and staff.
Workplace Psychology (PY110 - 3
credit hours) — Discover
the intricacies of social psychology. You’ll learn how personality
traits, biology, health, stress, and psychological disorders affect
human behavior in the workplace.
Core Classes (43 Credit Hours)
Advanced Coding and Billing
(HM280 - 2 credit hours) — Gain real-world practice integrating procedural and
diagnostic codes for healthcare services. Combine
anatomy and medical terminology knowledge with medical records keeping skills to identify potential diseases and conditions based on diagniostic tests and prescriptions found in health records. Study case-mix management, patient classification systems and prospective payment systems, as well.
Billing for Insurance Reimbursement
(HM120 - 3 credit hours) — Launch into the world of health insurance. Study
Medicaid, Medicare and other governmental insurance plans, as
well as some common private insurance plans. Follow medical records
through the billing process. Apply this knowledge to complete
CMS-1500 and UB-04 claims forms.
Medical Coding I (Volumes 1
and 2) (HM240 - 3 credit hours) — This course details the International
Classification of Diseases coding manual and methods for coding
diagnoses. Learn about the organization and content
of the three-volume ICD-9- CM coding manual, and practice coding
real-world scenarios using Volumes 1 and 2.
Medical Coding II (Volume 3) (HM260 - 3
credit hours) — Study the final volume of the ICD-9-CM manual and learn the ins
and outs of inpatient coding. Again, you’ll get plenty of
practice through real-world coding scenarios.
Health Information Management Systems
(HM230 - 3 credit hours) — Learn
how to manage databases, as well as the ins and outs of electronic
health records. Delve into the evolving world of electronics and
imaging technology, design forms and computer input screens.
Health Information Technology
(HM250 - 3 credit hours) — Gain skills to plan for departmental
and personal success, as well as how to effectively communicate
with patients, train employees and manage projects. Discover strategies
for developing office procedures, strategic plans and goals.
Health Statistics and Data Analysis
(HM210 - 3 credit hours) — Discover the what and whys of statistical data that healthcare facilities compile, such as mortality and morbidity rates. Learn how HIT professionals use data analysis program to compute formulas, generate
reports and charts and to interpret computerized statistics.
HIT Practicum (HM299 - 2 credit
hours) — Step into a real-world health information technology scenario,
and put those HIT skills to work.
Introduction to Health Information Technology (HM101 - 3 credit hours) — Gain an overview of the HIT profession and the many career
opportunities that await you. Discover the various types of American healthcare systems and facilities. Gain insight into the electronic health record and the data that is integral to the healthcare process.
HIT Legal & Ethical Issues
(HM290 - 3 credit hours) —
Gain insight into medical ethics and the legal
aspects of the medical field—from fraud and compliance issues
to HIPAA requirements.
Medical Office and Records Management
(HM160 - 3 credit hours) — Gain
office and records management skills in this course. Discover common electronics and traditional filing techniques. Perform accounts receivable activities and
confidentially handle patient information.
Medical Terminology (HM140 - 3
credit hours) — Gain
the foundation you need to understand medical terminology. Learn to construct medical terms by identifying word parts and
their meanings, then combining them to build medical terms.
Pathology and Disease Processes
(SC160 - 3 credit hours) — Discover
what happens to the body when it is sick or injured. Study cell pathology and disease processes related to inflammation
and the immune system, as well as the process of neoplasia, genetic
diseases and diseases that affect the balance of fluids in the
body.
Pharmacology (HM200 - 3 credit
hours) — Provides the basic concepts of this science. Learn about routes of administration, as well as drug classifications and therapeutic action. Study medications by body system, and discover how these medications are used to treat disease.
Procedural Coding (HM270 - 3
credit hours) — Procedural
codes identify the various procedures and services performed for
patients. Learn to use the CPT coding
manual to accurately code medical records.
 
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