Curriculum

The Health Information Technology associate degree includes 8 academic courses and 12 HITT courses.

Academic Courses

  • BIOL 2404 – Introductory Anatomy & Physiology
  • BCIS 1305 – Business Computer Applications
  • ITSW 1304 – Intro to Spreadsheets
  • MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods
  • Choose one writing course:
    • ENGL 2311 – Technical & Business Writing
    • ENGL 1301 – Freshman Composition
  • Choose one social science course:
    • SOCI 1301 – Intro to Sociology
    • PSYC 2301 – General Psychology
  • Choose one technology course:
    • ITSW 1307 – Intro to Database
    • ITSC 1305 – Intro to PC Operating Systems
    • ITCC 1314 – CCNA 1 Intro to Networks
    • ITSY 1342 – Info Tech Security

Health Information Technology Courses

  • HITT 1205 – Medical Terminology I
  • HITT 1301 – Health Data Content & Structure
  • HITT 1311 – Health Information Systems
  • HITT 1313 – Coding and Insurance
  • HITT 1341 – Coding & Classification Systems
  • HITT 1345 – Health Care Delivery Systems
  • HITT 1353 – Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information
  • HITT 2149 – RHIT Competency Review
  • HITT 2261 – Clinical — Health Information Technology/Technician
  • HITT 2330 – Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
  • HITT 2335 – Coding & Reimbursement Methodologies
  • HITT 2339 – Health Information Organization & Supervision
  • HITT 2343 – Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement
  • HITT 2346 – Advanced Medical Coding

Degree Planning

Need help planning your degree? Contact the Health Information Technology Program Director to schedule an appointment:

Copies of the degree plan are available in the Business & Technology building, room 227, or through the online catalog.

Ask about our fully online AAS in Health Information Technology!

Contact

Deborah Williams, RHIT
Professor
Health Information Technology (HIT)

  254-299-8973
  dmwilliams@mclennan.edu

Lesley Plemons
Program Director/Professor
Health Information Technology (HIT)

  254-299-233
  lplemons@mclennan.edu