Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 12/09/2010 14:50:33
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.
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
HITT 1160 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
I+ [2/10] 11370 Cln 001 EVC TBA TBA OH Mercado, Norma
HITT 1255 Health Care Statistics
I+ [0/10] 12689 Lec 001 EVC 9209 S 10:00am - 12:25pm OH Hurtado, Martha
HITT 1260 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
I+ [7/10] 12699 Cln 001 EVC TBA TBA OH Mercado, Norma
HITT 1341 Coding and Classification Systems
I+ [10/10] 12688 Lec 001 EVC 9209 T 5:00pm - 6:50pm OH Edenburn, Melissa
Lab 001 EVC 9209 T 7:00pm - 10:00pm
HITT 2335 Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies
I+ [10/3] 12690 Lec 001 EVC 9209 W 5:00pm - 6:50pm OH Evans, Shirley
Lab 001 EVC 9209 W 7:00pm - 10:00pm
HITT 2360 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
I+ [0/10] 11837 Cln 001 EVC TBA TBA OH Mercado, Norma
5.5 Week Session June 1 - July 7
HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure
I [12/10] 11074 OPC 001 HYD Orientation req. See Open Campus OH McAuley, Anita
11074 - This is a hybrid course. Part of the class meets the dates below in a classroom:
the other portion is by the internet (on-line). Students must have internet access
and be computer literate to enroll - A. McAuley, 223.5928 - For MANDATORY orientation
and all other information, during the 1st class week, email amcauley@austincc.edu
- Class meetings are mandatory at the Eastview campus Room 9209, on Tuesdays on
the following dates from 6 - 8pm: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 and 6/29. Also: two or three
fields trips at a health care setting.
HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information
I [14/4] 12358 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Evans, Shirley
12358 - Internet access required. S. Evans, 223.5928, For MANDATORY orientation
information email sevans@austincc.edu the 1st class week
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
HITT 1213 Insurance Coding
I [18/2] 12355 OPC 001 HYD Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hurtado, Martha
12355 - This is a hybrid course. Part of the class meets the dates below in a classroom:
the other portion is by the internet (on-line). Students must have internet access
and be computer literate to enroll. M. Hurtado. 223.5928. For MANDATORY orientation
and all other information, during the 1st class week, email: mhurtado@austincc.edu
- Class meetings are mandatory at the Eastview Campus Room 9209, on Thursdays on
the following dates from 6:30 - 7:30pm: 6/3, 7/8 & 8/5.
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I
I [40/28] 11839 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Mercado, Norma
11839 - Internet access required. N. Mercado, 223.5928. For MANDATORY orientation
information email nmercado@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery Systems
I+ [0/10] 12357 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Keeton, Mary
HITT 1349 Pharmacology
P+ [9/14] 12644 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Keeton, Mary
12644 - Internet access required. M. Keeton, 223.5928. For MANDATORY orientation
information email mkeeton@austincc.edu the 1st class week
HITT 2231 Medical Terminology - Advanced Technology/Technician
I+ [1/10] 12356 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Mercado, Norma
12356 - Internet access required. For MANDATORY orientation information contact
S. Evans, 223.5928, email: sevans@austincc.edu the 1st class week.
HITT 2343 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
O+ [0/14] 12645 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hurtado, Martha
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 1341 Coding and Classification Systems
Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions. Prerequisite: HITT 1305 AND BIOL 2404.
HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery Systems
Introduction to organization, financing, and delivery of health care services, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. Prerequisite: HITT 1301.
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 Technology/Technician
Study of advanced terminology in various medical and surgical specialties. Prerequisite: HITT 1305 and BIOL 2404.
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 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.