Health Information Technology – Diploma (D45360)
The Health Information Technology curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to process, analyze, abstract, compile, maintain, manage, and report health information.
BCC also offers a Health Information Technology Degree option. The Health Information Technology Diploma program is specifically designed to help students get ahead in their professional field of interest and is a stepping stone to those who may want to pursue an Health Information Technology Associate Degree.
NOTE: A student who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may not be eligible to complete the professional practice experience and therefore not be able to complete the program.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester #1 | ||
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| HIT 110 | Fundamentals of HIM | 3 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Spring Semester #1 | ||
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| HIT 112 | Health Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HIT 114 | Health Data Sys & Standards | 3 |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Summer Semester #1 | ||
| HIT 124 | Profess Practice Exper II | 1 |
| HIT 226 | Principles of Disease | 3 |
| Semester Total | 4 | |
| Fall Semester #2 | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| HIT 211 | ICD Coding | 4 |
| Semester Total | 7 | |
| Spring Semester #2 | ||
| ENG 114 | Profess Research & Rptg | 3 |
| HIT 214 | CPT/Other Coding Systems | 2 |
| HIT 215 | Reimbursement Methodology | 2 |
| HIT 222 | Profess Practices Exper lll | 2 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 47 | |
Note: A student must earn a minimum grade of “C” for all courses in the HIT curriculum. HIT students are required to obtain group liability insurance coverage, submit to a criminal background check and drug testing, and complete a medical form with required immunizations prior to professional practice experience assignments.
