Health Information Technology Core, Certificate

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Program Director: Anne Marani · Phone: 410-386-8265 · Email: amarani@carrollcc.edu

This certificate is pending deactivation. No new students will be admitted.

Certificate Requirements

Recommended Course Sequence: (Total Credits: 17)

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Interpret health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology and medical terminology identify codeable diagnoses and/or procedures.
Demonstrate comprehension and correct application of medical terminology.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic healthcare information needs.
Demonstrate written or oral communication skills in applicable healthcare related situations.
Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in coding and coding-related areas.
Demonstrate advanced coding skills.

Student Notices

All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium: Certificate awarded by Carroll Community College

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Students may choose to complete this program in an online format. Speak with an advisor to determine if online learning is appropriate.

This certificate is slated for deactivation. No new students will be admitted.

HIT Credit for Certification

Carroll Equivalent	Credits Awarded	Credential
HIT 111 /HIT 121 /HIT 122	9	AHIMA Certified Coding Associate+
HIT 111 /HIT 115 /HIT 121 /HIT 122	13	AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist +
HIT 111 /HIT 115 /HIT 121 /HIT 122 /HIT 222	19	AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist =
HIT 111 /HIT 115 /HIT 121 /HIT 122	13	AHIMA Certified Coding Spec-Physician Based+#
HIT 111 /HIT 121 /HIT 122	9	AAPC Certified Professional Coder+#

+One year work experience directly applying codes in an inpatient and/or outpatient care setting within the last 18 months is required in addition to certification to receive credits.

=Two years of work experience directly applying codes in an inpatient care setting within the last three years is required in addition to certification to receive credits.

#HIT 122 awarded only upon successful completion of HIT-297, a one-credit course on ICD-10-PCS.