PANOLA COLLEGE SUGGESTED DEGREE PLAN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE – Health Information Technology/Technician ADMINISTRATION/FACULTY:
Jo Ellen Russell Lynn Davis
(903) 693-1164 (903) 693-1116
jrussell@panola.edu ldavis@panola.edu
Courses in Health Information Technology prepare students to become health information specialists. The health information technician (HIT) is a professional with a diverse blend of clinical knowledge and information management skills. Most HIT graduates work in hospitals, clinics or nursing homes, but many are finding employment in home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, county health departments, insurance companies, managed care institutions, software companies, legal firms and consulting firms. Students are trained in assembling, analyzing, coding, abstracting and maintaining medical records. Students are also taught basic skills in supervision and management are introduced to legal and ethical issues affecting health care; learn to compile healthcare statistics; and learn to utilize computer software related to the healthcare field. Second year students are required to serve clinical practice assignments in area healthcare facilities. Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average in health information technology (HIT) courses in order to be assigned to a clinical site for professional practice experience. Transportation to and from the clinical sites is the responsibility of the students. An updated immunization record and a physical examination by a licensed physician are required prior to participation in clinical experiences. Students must earn a “C” or better in HITT courses in order to register for advanced HITT courses.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
____BIOL ____BCIS ____HITT ____HITT
2401 1305 1305 1345
Anatomy & Physiology I Business Computer Applications Medical Terminology I Health Care Delivery Systems
____BIOL ____ENGL ____SPCH ____HITT
2402 1301 1315 1353
Anatomy & Physiology II Composition I Public Speaking OR SPCH 1321 Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information
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1401
Health Data Content & Structure
____HITT ____HITT
1303 1211
Medical Terminology II Health Information Systems
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Total Credit Hours = 17
Total Credit Hours = 18
SEMESTER III ____HITT ____
1361 Clinical-Health Information/ Medical Records Technology ____ Humanities/Fine Arts _____________________________________
Total Credit Hours = 6
SEMESTER IV ____PSYC ____MATH
2301 1314
____HITT ____BMGT
1341 1301
SEMESTER V General Psychology College Algebra OR Collegiate-level Math Coding & Classification Systems Supervision
____HITT ____HITT
1342 2240
Ambulatory Coding Advanced Medical Billing & Reimbursement
____HITT ____HITT ____HITT ____HPRS
2343 2346 2261* 2301
Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement Advanced Medical Coding Clinical Health Information Pathophysiology
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Total Credit Hours = 12
Total Credit Hours = 16 Total Semester Hours = 69
Advising Notes: *
Capstone Learning Experience
CAUTIONARY NOTE: This is a suggested degree plan and students are strongly encouraged to seek advisement for course planning from their academic or faculty advisor. Since senior college requirements differ, Panola College recommends that all students who plan to transfer check with their senior college regarding transferability of particular classes into degree requirements. The final responsibility for the selection, scheduling, and satisfactory completion of degree or certificate requirements rests with the student.
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