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:
- Phone: 254-299-8233
- Email: lplemons@mclennan.edu
Copies of the degree plan are available in the Business & Technology building, room 227, or through the online catalog.
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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