This program is designed to prepare students to access health information, identify diagnoses/procedures and assign appropriate codes utilizing state of the art software designed for coding and reimbursement. Computerized patient record (CPR) systems, information systems security and data confidentiality as required in all health care facilities are emphasized.

Note: Course Outline is for information purposes only. See College Catalog for Official Program Requirements and Course Descriptions.

Program CoursesCredits
HIM105
Health Systems2
HIM107
Health Information Procedures w/Lab2
HIM108
Introduction To Coding w/Lab3
HIM110
Reimbursement & Classification1
HIM131
HI Internship 1: Health Record Processing1
HIM132
HI Internship 2: Ambulatory Coding1
LAW103
Topics In Health Care Law3
MED101
Medical Terminology4
MED205
Medical Office Procedures w/Lab2
PHM100
Pharmacology Survey1
SCI105
Concepts Of Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab4
SCI106
Pathophysiology3
Total Credits27
General Education CoreCredits
CIS131
Microsoft Word1
ENG103
English Composition3
FRS101
College Insights3
KBD100
Keyboarding1
Total Credits8
Health Information Technology Career Outlook
According to the US Department of Labor, employment opportunities for health information technicians are projected to increase much faster than the average.

Fueled by new information privacy regulations, careers in Health Information Technology are among the 20 fastest growing occupations in the United States. Faster growth is projected in private physicians’
offices, nursing care facilities, home healthcare services, and outpatient care centers.

Health Information Technology

“Briarwood’s Health Information Technology Program prepared me extremely well to face the challenges in the workplace. I would recommend the program to anyone considering this career choice, as well as those currently working in the field who are interested in becoming credentialed.”
Betsy Sweeney, Class of 2003
Project Manager
Department of Information Systems
Waterbury Hospital

 

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