Health Information Technology Course Sequence

REQUIREMENTS

First Year--Term 1--Fall

BIO 232        Human Biology 2
or BIO 234    Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 credits)
ENG 111        Composition and Introduction to Literature 1
or ENG 115    Composition and Introduction to Literature for Non-
                       Native Speakers 1
or ENG 121    Composition and Literature (3 credits)
HET 111        Introduction to Health Information Technology (3)
Mathematics   (general education requirement) (3-4)
RXN 111        Introduction to Pharmacy and the Healthcare System (2)
                                                     Total credit hours      15-16

First Year--Term 2

ENG 112        Composition and Introduction to Literature 2
or ENG 116    Composition and Introduction to Literature for Non-
                       Native Speakers 2
or ENG 121    Composition and Literature (0-3 credits)
HET 112        Healthcare Statistics and Quality/Performance Improvement (4)
MDA 217        Introduction to ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM Coding (3)
MDA 218       Introduction to CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-PCS Coding (3) 
                                                     Total credit hours      10-13

Second Year--Term 1

COM 111        Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
HET 220         Legal Aspect of Health Information Management (3)
HET 222         Reimbursement Methodologies (3) 
MDA 221        Advanced Coding (3)
                                                     Total credit hours      12

Second Year--Term 2--First 8 Weeks

BPA 142         Principles of Management (3)
Health/Fitness/Wellness General Education Requirement (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement (3) 
                                                  Total credit hours      9

Second Year--Term 2--Second 8 Weeks

HET 276         Health Information Technology Practicum (3)
                                                     Total credit hours      3