HT 1003 - Intro to Health Information Technology

Hours: 3

The course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of healthcare delivery systems; the health information profession; purpose of the medical record; the systems and processes for collecting, maintaining and disseminating health information; numbering, retention and storage of medical information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; documentation requirements; regulatory requirements of healthcare organization, accrediting and licensing agencies, and computerized information management systems utilized by health information management departments. The course also includes an introduction to healthcare behavior concepts. Health Information Technology students enrolling in this course are required to complete a criminal background check.