18 courses with the subject HIT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HIT 1010Medical Terminology 3 sem. hrs
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F, Sp, Su - Dyersburg/F, Sp, Su - JNC/F, Sp, Su - GCC (Prerequisites: DSPR 0700, DSPW 0700) This course is an introduction to the basic rules for using word parts to form medical terms. The approach applies medical termi- nology to anatomy and physiology content by body system. Pho- netic pronunciation and an audio glossary assist with pronouncing and spelling the words. 3 hours lecture. RODP Equivalent Course - HIT 1010
HIT 1120Fundamentals of Disease Processes 4 sem. hrs
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC (Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, HIT 1010) This course is an introduction to disease processes in the human body with emphasis on the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic aids and findings, and treatment, including medications. 4 hours lecture. RODP Equivalent Course - HIT 1120
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/Sp - GCC (Prerequisite: BIOL 2010) This course is an introduction to the ICD-10-CM classification system of symptoms, conditions and diseases according to the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification. (ICD-CM). 3 hours lecture.
HIT 1140Computer Applications in Health Information
3 sem. hrs. **Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC/Sp - GCC (Prerequisites: HIT 1011, INFS 1010) This course instructs students on health data structure, content and standards; information and communication technologies in- cluding uses of hardware, software, spreadsheets, databases, networks, electronic health records, personal health records, data storage and retrieval, data security; selection and implementation of healthcare information systems. The student will utilize several different software applications related to health records including spreadsheets, database applications, electronic health records, chart deficiencies, master patient index, chart locator, abstract- ing, and release of information software. 3 hours lecture.
___ 31 Networking and Cyber Security Certificate The Networking and Cyber Security certificate provides students with a wide range of skills required for success in cyber security and computer networking areas. Upon completion of the certifi- cate, students will be qualified to test for the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) and the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credentials. This certificate is designed to pre- pare students for a variety of entry-level positions. TYPICAL JOBS: Network administrator, network technician, server technician and security technician
Information 2 sem. hrs. **Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC/Sp - GCC (Prerequisite: HIT 1011) This course is a study of supervisory and management functions with focus on planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and con- trolling in healthcare organizations. Special emphasis is placed on managerial techniques to supervise, motivate, counsel, lead, train, and communicate with staff in health information services. 2 hours lecture. RODP Equivalent Course - HIT 2110 106 DSCC Catalog
HIT 2121Healthcare Statistics & Reporting 2 sem. hrs
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F - Dyersburg/F - JNC/F - GCC (Prerequisites: DSPM 0850, HIT 1011) This course is an introduction to healthcare data, indices and registries. The calculation of rates and percentages used by healthcare facilities will be emphasized. Manual and automated techniques of maintaining data will be discussed along with data display techniques. Methods for displaying data and the process for turning data into information will be covered. 2 hours lecture.
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F - GCC (Prerequisite: BIOL 2010) This course is an introduction to the Current Procedural Termi- nology (CPT) coding system and specifically relates to its use in healthcare reimbursement. Practice includes coding outpatients using actual health records. 3 hours lecture.
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC (Prerequisites: BIOL 2010) This course is an introduction to the ICD-10-PCS classification sys- tem for coding procedures and surgeries according to the Interna- tional Classification of Diseases Procedural Classification System. 3 lecture hours.
HIT 2140Professional Practice experience I 3 sem. hrs
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC (Prerequisites: ENGL 1010, HIT 1011, HIT 1131) This course provides opportunities for students to relate class- room theory to actual functions of health information, such as as- sembly and record analysis; medico legal procedures; information retention; filing and retrieval; and the use of technology. Students will meet objectives through assignment to a health care facility or through the use of virtual simulation projects. 3 hours clinical or simulation. RODP Equivalent Course - HIT 2140
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC/Sp - GCC (Prerequisites: HIT 1011, HIT 2121 This course is designed to focus on quality improvement and assessment in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis will be placed on implementation of quality improvement tools and techniques as they relate to the health information department activities of acute care hospital outpatient and emergency depart- ments, ambulatory care settings and other healthcare facilities. Quality improvement and assessment techniques as they relate to the medical staff will also be addressed. 2 hours lecture.
3 sem. hrs. **Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F - Dyersburg/F - JNC/F - GCC (Prerequisites: HIT 1011, HIT 1131) This course is a study of Prospective Payment systems (PPS) and other reimbursement methodologies for inpatient care [Diagnos- tic Related Groups (DRGs), Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) , Home Health Resource Groups (HHRG), Resource Utili- zation Groups-version III (RUG-III) in skilled nursing facilities and Minimum Data Set for Post Acute Care (MDS-PAC) in inpatient re- habilitation facilities], as well as for outpatient care [Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Home Health Resource Groups (HHRG)]. 3 hours lecture.
3 sem. hrs. **Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC/Sp - GCC (Prerequisites: HIT 1131, HIT 2131) This course focuses on advanced topics in diagnosis and pro- cedural coding including ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS. The course concentrates on official coding guidelines, sequencing skills and use of ICD-9-CM in healthcare reimbursement as well as prospec- tive payment system theory and methodology. The course includes practice in coding and optimization techniques using both case studies and actual health records as well as computerized coding and grouping software. 3 hours lecture.
HIT 2240Professional Practice experience II 3 sem. hrs
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC (Prerequisites: HIT 2130, HIT 1011) This course provides students the chance to enhance professional skills, experience the structure and dynamics of health informa- tion services and establish a network for future employment op- portunities. Students meet course objectives through assignment to a healthcare facility or through the use of virtual simulation pro ects. 3 hours laboratory.
HIT 2250Seminar in Health Information Technology ___3
66 *The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be com- pleted from the following: ART 1030, ARTH 2010, ARTH 2020, ENGL 2110, ENGL 2120, ENGL 2210, ENGL 2220, ENGL 2310, ENGL 2320, MUS 1030, MUS 2110, MUS 2120, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030 or THEA 1030. **The Social Sciences elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ECON 2010, ECON 2020, GEOG 2010, POLS 1030, PSYC 1030, PSYC 2120, PSYC 2130, SOCI 1010, SOCI 1020 or SOCI 2010. The Health Information Technology Program at DSCC is fully ac- credited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informat- ics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Associate of Applied Science Degree
