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These Course Descriptions include updates that were added after the original publication on April 2, 2018.
New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow this version when selecting courses.
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New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow this version when selecting courses.
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HITT 1253 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Concepts of confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Heath Data Content and Structure This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health-related information including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Health Information Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 1301. Course Description: Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications, and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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HITT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Coding and Classification Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409. Corequisite/Concurrent: HITT 1301, HITT 2371. Course Description: Fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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HITT 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Ambulatory Coding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Health Care Delivery Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Examination of delivery systems including organization, financing, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. (3 Lec.) |
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HITT 2239 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Health Information Organization and Supervision This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Principles of organization and supervision of human, financial and physical resources. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 2245 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Coding Certification Exam Review This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Review of coding competencies and skills in preparation for a coding certification exam. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 2246 (2 Credit Hours) Reinstated course added August 16, 2018
Offered at BHC Advanced Medical Coding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced concepts of ICD and CPT coding rules, conventions, and guidelines in complex case studies. Investigation of government regulations and changes in health care reporting. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 2249 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC RHIT Competency Review This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: HITT 1311, HITT 1345, HITT 2239, HITT 2246, HITT 2335 HITT 2343. Course Description: Review Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills, and knowledge. (2 Lec.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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HITT 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Development of advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding perspective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HITT 1301, HITT 1345, ENGL 1301, and MATH 1332. Course Description: Study of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management, and medical staff data quality issues. Approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 2360 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: HITT 1253, HITT 1311, HITT 1345, HITT 2239, HITT 2246, HITT 2335, HITT 2343. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (9 Ext.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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HITT 2371 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Pathophysiology and Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409. Course Description: Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the lifespan. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and routes of administration. Does not include dosage calculations. (3 Lec.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
