College Catalog 2009-2010
Health Information Technology
Code #1252
The CRC Health Information Technology program is designed to train health information professionals with the knowledge and skills to process, analyze, disseminate and maintain health care information. A career as a health information professional offers a unique opportunity to combine an interest in health information, business, and computer information science. Employment opportunities are available in longterm care, ambulatory care, and acute care facilities; state and federal health agencies; and private industry.
Enrollment Eligibility:
To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:
  • Completion of AH 110, AH 124, and BIOL 100 or 102 with grades of C or better.
  • Completion of a pre-enrollment form. Forms are available from the Careers & Technology division office.
Required Program Units
Semester 1 - Fall
HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology: Hospital Settings 3
AH 120 Human Disease 3
HIT 120 Basic ICD-CM Coding 2
HIT 102 Introduction to Health Information Technology: Alternative Settings 2
CISC 302 Computer Familiarization 2
Semester 2 - Spring
HIT 122 Advanced ICD Coding 4
HIT 130 Health Statistics 2
HIT 140 Computerized Health Information Systems 2
Semester 3 - Fall
HIT 110 Medical Legal Aspects of Health Information 2
HIT 123 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding 2
HIT 150 Continuous Quality Improvement 2
HIT 170 Health Information Technology Directed Practice I 3
Semester 4 - Spring
HIT 160 Supervision for the Allied Health Professional 2
CISA 315 Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets 2
CISA 320 Introduction to Database Management 1
HIT 171 Health Information Technology Directed Practice II 3
Total Units Required 37
General Education Graduation Requirements
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