HIT: Billing and Coding Coursework
Prerequisites
The following three (3) courses are prerequisites and must be completed by the applicant prior to approval of admission to the program:
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BIO 2514 - Anatomy and Physiology I (LEC/LAB) | 4 |
| ENG 1113 - English Composition I | 3 |
| CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I | 3 |
| OR | |
| BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry | 3 |
Total Credits: 10
Note: Computer Applications in Business and Industry (BAD 2533) may be taken instead of Computer Applications I (CSC 1123).
First Semester
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| HIT 1114 - Health Record Systems | 4 |
| HIT 1214 - Medical Terminology | 4 |
| BIO 2524 - Anatomy and Physiology II (LEC/LAB) | 4 |
| Behavioral/Science Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Second Semester
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| HIT 1322 - Health Care Law and Ethics | 2 |
| HIT 2133 - Health Statistics | 3 |
| HIT 2253 - Pathopharmacology I | 3 |
| HIT 2615 - Coding Systems I | 5 |
| HIT 2512 - Professional Practice Experience I | 2 |
Total Credits: 15
Third Semester
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1123 - English Composition II | 3 |
| HIT 2453 - Pathopharmacology II | 3 |
| HIT 2626 - Coding Systems II | 6 |
| HIT 2633 - Reimbursement Methodologies | 3 |