Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - ALL COURSES

Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses

Updated: 11/29/2011 14:21:14

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FORMERLY MEDICAL CODING)

 To be eligible to enroll in Medical Coding/Health Information Technology courses you must submit your request by going to www.austincc.edu/health/hitt and completing the online student petition request.

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
HITT 1160 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 

I+	[1/10]	20483	Cln	001	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Mercado, Norma
HITT 1260 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 
I+	[4/10]	20754	Cln	001	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Mercado, Norma
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I 
I	[20/16]	18035	Lec	001	EVC	9211	M	 6:30pm -  9:30pm	OH Mercado, Norma
HITT 2335 Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies 
I+	[10/10]	18037	Lec	001	EVC	9209	T	 6:00pm - 10:00pm	OH McAuley, Anita
HITT 2360 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 
I+	[10/1]	20676	Cln	001	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Mercado, Norma


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
HITT 1213 Insurance Coding Insurance Coding is a hybrid course. The class will meet four times during the semester in a classroom, the other portion is by the internet. Students must have internet access and be computer literate to enroll. 
I	[10/18]	18033	DIL	001	HYD	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH McAuley, Anita
18033 - Internet access required. A. McAuley, 223.5887. For MANDATORY orientation 
information email amcauley@austincc.edu the 1st class week - Class meetings are 
at the Eastview campus Room 9209, on the following dates from 6-8pm on 9/16, 10/14, 
& 11/11.
HITT 1255 Health Care Statistics 
I+	[0/10]	18051	DIL	001	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hurtado, Martha
18051 - Internet access required.  M. Hurtado, 223.5928.  For MANDATORY orientation 
&other information, email mhurtado@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure Health Data Content & Structure is a hybrid course. There are two or three field trips at a healthcare setting; the other portion is by the internet. Students must have internet access and be computer literate to enroll. 
I	[15/20]	18034	DIL	002	HYD	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH McAuley, Anita
18034 - Internet access required. A. McAuley, 223.5887. For MANDATORY orientation 
information email amcauley@austincc.edu the 1st class week - Class meetings are 
at the Eastview campus Room 9209, on the following dates from 6-8pm on 9/8, 10/6, 
11/3 & 12/1.
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I 
I	[20/11]	18036	DIL	002	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH McAuley, Anita
18036 - Internet access required. A. McAuley, 223.5887. For MANDATORY orientation 
information email amcauley@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 1349 Pharmacology 
P+	[6/10]	17782	DIL	001	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Mercado, Norma
17782 - Internet access required. N. Mercado, 223.5928. For MANDATORY orientation 
information, email nmercado@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information 
I	[20/14]	18038	DIL	002	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Mercado, Norma
18038 - Internet access required. N. Mercado, 223.5928. For MANDATORY orientation 
information, email nmercado@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 2231 Medical Terminology - Advanced 
I+	[0/12]	17783	DIL	001	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH McAuley, Anita
17783 - Internet access required. A. McAuley, 223.5887. For MANDATORY orientation 
information email amcauley@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 2249 RHIT Competency Review RHIT Competency Review is a hybrid course. The class will meet four times during the semester in a classroom, the other portion is by the internet. Students must have internet access and be computer literate to enroll. 
I	[0/10]	20518	DIL	002	HYD	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Mercado, Norma
20518 - Internet access required. N. Mercado, 223.5928. For MANDATORY orientation 
information,  email nmercado@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 2339 Health Information Organization and Supervision 
I+	[0/10]	18055	DIL	001	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Keeton, Mary
18055 - Internet access required. M. Keeton, 223.1790 x25209 - For MANDATORY orientation 
information email  mkeeton@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 2343 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement 
O+	[0/10]	17784	DIL	001	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hurtado, Martha
17784 - Internet access required. M. Hurtado, 223.5928. For MANDATORY orientation 
&other information, email mhurtado@austincc.edu the 1st class week


12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure Health Data Content & Structure is a hybrid course. There are two or three field trips at a healthcare setting; the other portion is by the internet. Students must have internet access and be computer literate to enroll. 
I	[20/13]	20250	DIL	001	HYD	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH McAuley, Anita
20250 - Internet access required. A. McAuley, 223.5887. For MANDATORY orientation 
information email amcauley@austincc.edu the 1st class week - Class meetings are 
at the Eastview campus Room 9209, on the following dates from 6-8pm on 10/7, 10/21, 
11/4 & 11/18.
HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information 
I	[20/12]	20519	DIL	001	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Mercado, Norma
20519 - Internet access required. N. Mercado, 223.5928. For MANDATORY orientation 
information,  email nmercado@austincc.edu the 1st class week


Course Descriptions All Courses 
HITT 1160 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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. Prerequisite: HITT 1305, HITT 1353, HITT 1301, and HITT 1341.

 HITT 1213 Insurance Coding
Provides skills and knowledge in the health information field for ICD-9 and CPT coding of insurance forms for reimbursement of medical services.

 HITT 1255 Health Care Statistics
Principles of health care statistics with emphasis in hospital statistics. Skill development in computation and calculation of health data. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, HITT 1301, HITT 1305, and HITT 1341.

 HITT 1260 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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. Prerequisite: HITT 1305, HITT 1301, and HITT 1341.

 HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure
Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information. Instruction in delivery and organizational structure to include content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens.

 HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I
An in-depth study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.

 HITT 1349 Pharmacology
Overview of the basic concept of the pharmacological treatment of various diseases affecting major body systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404 and HITT 1305.

 HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information


 HITT 2231 Medical Terminology - Advanced
Study of advanced terminology in various medical and surgical specialties. Prerequisite: HITT 1305 and BIOL 2404.

 HITT 2249 RHIT Competency Review
Review Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills, and knowledge. Mock exams will be administered frequently.

 HITT 2335 Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies
Development of advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding perspective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Prerequisite: HITT 1301, HITT 1305, and HITT 1341.

 HITT 2339 Health Information Organization and Supervision
Principles of organization and supervision of human, financial, and physical resources. Prerequisite: HITT 1301 and HITT 1255.

 HITT 2343 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
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. Prerequisite: MATH 1332 and HITT 1301.

 HITT 2360 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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. Clinical hours can vary during the week. Prerequisite: HITT 1305, HITT 1301, and HITT 1341.