Technical Diploma
Health Information Technology
| Program Title: |
Health Information Technology |
| Completion Award: |
Technical Diploma |
| Contact Hours: |
450 |
| Study Hours: |
900 |
| Semester Credits: |
30 hours (including 3 semester credits of General Studies) |
| Program Duration: |
60 weeks |
| Tuition: |
$7,470 |
| Books & Software: |
$1,250 |
| Total Cost: |
$8,720 (including books, software & shipping) |
Program Description
The Technical Diploma in Health Information Technology program prepares
individuals to perform functions and processes in healthcare facilities
related to the daily operations. The graduate will demonstrate the basic
understanding of medical terminology, medical transcription, insurance
billing and coding practices, general office duties, and customer service.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:
- Understand medical terms related to common diseases and pathology by utilizing the learned foundations of medical word structure and abbreviations.
- Transcribe, proofread, and edit various forms of health related information including, but not limited to, correspondence, ambulatory reports, history and physical exams, operative reports, and discharge summaries utilizing standard formatting.
- Understand all types of insurance plans, filing guidelines, precertification and authorization procedures, and perform basic procedure and diagnostic coding for reimbursement.
- Perform general office duties relating to communication, supply and equipment maintenance, financial management, mail handling, and employment laws.
Potential Employment
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should possess the
knowledge and skills required for employment as a Medical Office Assistant
or focus on specialized entry-level positions such as Medical
Transcriptionist, Medical Biller and Coder, or other similar positions
within the healthcare field.
* ACOT’s
program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student
must complete the given course before progressing to the next course in the
sequence.
| Required Courses |
Credits |
CIS-100 Information Technology and Distance Learning
Text: |
Title:Introduction to Web-based Learning
Author(s): Christopher B. Balthrop, Lute Atieh
Title: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2011: Introductory, 13th Edition
Author(s): June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja
ISBN-10: 0538744820 ISBN-13: 9780538744829
Copyright: ©2011 Published
Title:Title: Windows 7 Product Guide
Author(s): Microsoft Corporation
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
CIS-110 Integrated Business Applications
Text: |
Title: Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition
Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat
ISBN-10: 1423927133 ISBN-13: 9781423927136
Copyright: ©2009 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
HIT-100 Introduction to Healthcare
Text: |
Title: Introduction to Health Care, 2nd Edition
Author(s): Joyce Mitchell, Lee Haroun
ISBN-10: 1401891551 ISBN-13: 9781401891558
Copyright: ©2007 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3* |
|
|
HIT-110 Medical Terminology I
Text: |
Title: Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 6th Edition
Author(s): Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder
ISBN-10:1418072524 ISBN-13: 9781418072520
Copyright: ©2009 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
HIT-120 Medical Terminology II
Text: |
Title: Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 6th Edition
Author(s): Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder
ISBN-10:1418072524 ISBN-13: 9781418072520
Copyright: ©2009 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
HIT-130 Medical Transcription/Editing I
Text: |
Title: Hillcrest Medical Center: Beginning Medical
Transcription, 7th Edition
Author(s): Patricia Ireland, Carolyn K. Stein
ISBN-10: 143544115X ISBN-13: 9781435441156
Copyright: ©2011 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3* |
|
|
HIT-140 Medical Transcription/Editing II
Text: |
Title: Hillcrest Medical Center: Beginning Medical
Transcription, 7th Edition
Author(s): Patricia Ireland, Carolyn K. Stein
ISBN-10: 143544115X ISBN-13: 9781435441156
Copyright: ©2011 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
HIT-150 Understanding Health Insurance
Text: |
Title: Title: A Guide to Health Insurance Billing, 3rd Edition
Author(s): Marie A. Moisio
ISBN-10: 1435492986 ISBN-13:9781435492981
Copyright: ©2011 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
|
HIT-160 Insurance Billing and Coding
Text: |
Title: A Guide to Health Insurance Billing, 3rd
Edition
Author(s): Marie A. Moisio
ISBN-10: 1435492986
ISBN-13: 9781435492981
Copyright: ©2011 Published
Title: CPT Plus! 2011 Coder's Choice
Author(s): PMIC
ISBN: 9781570666384
Copyright: ©2011 Published
Title: ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 & 2,
2011 Professional Edition
Author(s): Carol Buck
ISBN: 9781437702101
Copyright: ©2011 Published
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3* |
|
|
| General Education Courses |
Credits |
GEC-100 Basic English and Communications
Text: |
Title: English and Business Communication
Author(s): Pat Cuchens
E-Book provided by American College of Technology
|
| Price: | $125.00 |
|
3 |
|
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| Total Credits: |
60 |
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed, submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension.
Students can complete a course with a grade of "D" or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of "C" or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration, or an additional one year whichever is less.
*
This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored
Examination Policy and Procedure in the College Catalog or on the website
at:
www.acot.edu/policies.htm.