HIT 1001 - Health Information Management Science

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIT 1002 or Department Chair Approval.
Formerly HIT 101 Introduces the student to the health record, from inception to completion. Emphasis is on content and regulations impacting the health record in the various settings. Other areas to be discussed include the electronic health record and responsibilities of the health information department. This course also examines various health care delivery systems and healthcare practitioners. Professional and practice-related ethical issues are discussed, as well as evaluating the consequences of a breach of healthcare ethics.