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

Health Information Technology, Core, Certificate
Recommended Course Sequence: 17 Credits

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

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

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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Disclosure Regarding Programs for Professional Licensure or Certification

Some programs at Carroll Community College (CCC) are designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification that is required for employment in an occupation.

If you are an out-of-state student seeking professional licensure in a state other than Maryland and you are taking a course or program leading to professional licensure or certification, CCC currently does not guarantee that the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure or certification anywhere other than Maryland. We encourage all students, especially out-of-state students, to contact the appropriate state (or District of Columbia or U.S. territory) licensing board or agency where you intend to work to familiarize yourself with the state educational, licensing, and/or certification requirements.

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

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.