Health Info Technology (HIT)

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Program Description

This certificate is designed for students of all disciplines who would like to practice within the administrative side of the healthcare sector. It will provide a solid foundation of the Healthcare world of very specific regulations and standards, all for the purpose of serving the frontline providers and ultimately the well-being of patients.

This certificate was created to bridge the chasm that can exist between healthcare providers and practioners 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.

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