Courses in Health Information Technology

"P" refers to a course prerequisite and "C" to a course that must be taken concurrently.

AHLT M101 Introduction to Health Records (5 cr.) Organization of the health care industry; systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating health-related information.

AHLT M102 Clinical Experience I (2-4 cr.) Clinical assessment in systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating health-related information; development of professional attitude for interacting with other professions and consumers in the health care industry.

AHLT M107 Computer Applications in Health Information Technology (2-3 cr.) Overview of microcomputers; introduction to software and hardware commonly used in automated medical record service departments. Includes instruction in medical transcription and word processing, spreadsheet, master patient index, correspondence management, record location, deficiency entry, and statistical software. Emphasis on independent use of equipment.

AHLT M109 Medical Transcription/Word Processing (2 cr.) P: M195, BUFW C124, BIOL 203, ENG W131; C: BIOL 204 (if not taken previously). Practice in transcription and word processing of medical reports and correspondence related to the medical record. Emphasis on understanding, speed, and skills in the use of transcription, dictation, and word processing equipment.

AHLT M120 Health Statistics (2 cr.) Study of the sources and uses of health data, computation of rates and percentages, vital records registration and reporting, and data reporting and display.

AHLT M190 Coding I (3 cr.) The study of ICD-9-CM coding and classification principles and CPT coding principles as used in acute ambulatory and long-term care facilities.

AHLT M191 Coding II (3 cr.) Advanced principles of the ICD-9-CM classification system; optimization; DRG’s, sequencing and reimbursement; application of CPT coding principles in acute and ambulatory settings.

AHLT M195 Medical Terminology (3 cr.) The study of the language of medicine, including word construction, definitions, spelling, and abbreviations; emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills.

AHLT M200 Supervision in Health Information Services (2-3 cr.) Study of supervisory principles and practices, with application to health information services. Introduction to effective planning, organizing, and controlling.

AHLT M201 Coding and Classification Systems (2-5 cr.) The study of classifications, nomenclatures, and reimbursement systems.

AHLT M202 Clinical Experience in Coding and Classification Systems (2-5 cr.) Assignment is to area health care facilities and to the program medical record laboratory. Clinical instruction includes health record coding and related functions.

AHLT M203 Health Care Delivery and Quality Management (4 cr.) The study of clinical quality assessment and improvement; review of regulatory and accrediting organizations and health record applications in alternate health care settings; other health information systems and functions.

AHLT M204 Clinical Experience III (2 cr.) Assignment is to area health care facilities and to the program health information laboratory. Areas of clinical instruction include quality management activities and health record systems in alternate health care settings.