Health Info Technology (HIT)

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Program Description

This certificate bridges the gap that can exist between healthcare providers and practitioners of different disciplines, such as accounting and cybersecurity. It is of utmost importance to understand and appreciate the singular pressures and needs when entering healthcare to provide the special skills and expertise of ancillary professions. It is a must for the professional who wishes to serve with excellence to understand the reasons and regulations of healthcare.

The Health Info Technology (HIT) Certificate is designed for

Students who would like to learn more about the health information field
Professionals and students of all disciplines who would like to practice within the administrative side of healthcare
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Business Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Computer Information Systems
- Cyber Security
- Nutrition
- and just about all other professions!

Total Credits: 18

Core Curriculum Requirements

HIT 1002 - Medical Vocabulary for Documentation Credit(s): 3
HIT 1011 - Health Data Management and Information Systems Credit(s): 3
HIT 1012 - Legal Aspects for Health Records Credit(s): 2
HIT 1020 - Working with Health IT Systems Credit(s): 4
HIT 1050 - Healthcare Delivery Systems Credit(s): 3
HIT 2022 - Quality Management Credit(s): 3