HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSE LISTING
 In as little as 16 months—or take longer if
you wish—you can be on your way to earning
a great income as a Health Information
Technology Specialist. Our experts prepare
you to work for hospitals, medical offices,
nursing homes, home healthcare services,
clinics and insurance companies.
You get everything you need to know in easy to-
understand custom textbooks that guide
you step by step. You’ll learn how to manage
the flow of information and work alongside
other health information technicians in almost
any health-related organization. We’ll show
you exactly what to do and how to do it!
Semester 1 (16 Credit Hours)
Success Strategies—Your first course introduces you to USCI and the world of distance learning. You’ll learn proven strategies for success as an independent learner. In addition, discover how to access the many facets of USCI and meet the faculty and staff.
Introduction to Health Information Technology—Gain an overview of the HIT profession and the many career opportunities that await you. From medical coding to directing an HIT department—or anything in between—you’ll discover the many facets of the healthcare industry that you’ll soon be qualified to work in!
Workplace Psychology—Discover the intricacies of industrial/organizational psychology. You’ll learn how personality traits, biology, health, stress and psychological disorders affect human behavior in the workplace.
Applied Business Math—This course provides a solid foundation of business math and basic statistics. You’ll apply these skills in real-world, workplace scenarios.
Medical Terminology—Gain the foundation you need to understand medical terminology. You’ll learn to construct medical terms by identifying word parts and their meanings, then combining them to build medical terms.
Computer Applications—Learn the fundamentals of computers, including hardware and software concepts, as well as networking and Internet terminology. In addition, you’ll learn the basics of Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Also Included:
- Success Strategies DVD
- Professor Teaches Microsoft® Office Software
- Medical Terminology Flashcards
- Medical Terminology CD-ROM
- Steadman’s Medical Dictionary with CD-ROM
Semester 2 (16 Credit Hours)
Billing for Insurance Reimbursement—This course will give you a jumpstart into the insurance world. Study Medicaid, Medicare and other governmental insurance plans, as well as some common private insurance plans. Follow medical records through the billing process. Also learn, step by step, to complete CMS-1500 and UB-92 claims forms.
Anatomy and Physiology I—This course presents principles of cell biology, cell chemistry, genetics and organism biology with an emphasis on the body systems.
Anatomy and Physiology II—This course builds on the foundation of Anatomy and Physiology I. You’ll discover each body system in depth and learn how the systems work together.
Business Communications—Develop skills for effective written communication. You’ll learn to produce clear, effective, audience-specific documents.
Medical Office and Records Management—Gain office and records management skills in this course. You’ll learn common electronics and traditional filing techniques. In addition, learn to perform accounts receivable activities and confidentially handle patient information.
Pathology and Disease Processes—Discover what happens to the body when it is sick or injured. You’ll study cell pathology and disease processes related to inflammation and the immune system, as well as the process of neoplasia, genetic diseases and diseases that affect the balance of fluids in the body.
Also Included:
- HIPAA Supplement
- JCAHO and Medicare Supplement
- Medisoft Electronic Claims Software Demo CD
- Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
- Anatomy and Physiology CD
- Anatomy and Physiology Review Cards
- Dictionary and Thesaurus Set
- Pathology Flashcards
Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours)
Pharmacology—Study equipment, pharmaceuticals and diagnostic tests used for each body system.
Health Statistics and Data Analysis—This course teaches you about statistical data compiled by healthcare facilities, such as mortality and morbidity rates. You’ll learn to use a data analysis program to compute formulas, generate reports and charts and to interpret computerized statistics.
Health Information Technology Management—Learn to plan for departmental and personal success, as well as how to effectively communicate with patients, train employees and manage projects. Discover strategies for developing office procedures, strategic plans and goals.
Health Information Management Systems—Learn how to manage databases, as well as the ins and outs of electronic health records. Delve into the evolving world of electronics and imaging technology, design forms and computer input screens.
Diagnostic Coding I (Volumes 1 and 2)—This course details the International Classification of Diseases coding manual and methods for coding diagnoses. You’ll learn about the organization and content of the three-volume ICD-9- CM coding manual and practice coding real-world scenarios using Volumes 1 and 2.
Also Included:
- Quick Look Drug Book
- Pharmacology Flashcards
- Indexes and Registries Supplement
- Medical Transcription Flashcards
- Medical Transcription CD
- Medical Reports CD
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)
Diagnostic Coding II (Volume 3)—In this course, you’ll study the final volume of the ICD-9-CM manual and learn the ins and outs of inpatient coding. Again, you’ll get plenty of practice through real-world coding scenarios.
Career Development Strategies—Get your career moving! Improve your interview techniques and create a top-notch resume. This course will teach you everything you need to kick-start your career and land a great job.
Procedural Coding—Procedural codes identify the various procedures and services performed for patients. In this course, you’ll learn to use the CPT coding manual to accurately code medical records. Additionally, you’ll learn HCPCS coding.
Advanced Coding and Billing—The course provides real-world practice integrating procedural and diagnostic codes for healthcare services. You’ll combine anatomy and medical terminology knowledge with everything you’ve learned about medical records. You’ll also learn strategies for identifying potential diseases and conditions based on diagnostic tests and prescriptions found in health records.
Law & Ethics for the Healthcare Professional— You’ll become familiar with medical ethics and the legal aspects of the medical field—from fraud and compliance issues to HIPAA requirements.
HIT Practicum—You’ll step into a real-world health information technology scenario and put your HIT skills to work.
Also Included:
- Ingenix Encoder Basic Demo Software
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