HIT 1500 - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE CAREERS AND WORKPLACE PREPAREDNESS

Institution:

Laramie County Community College

Subject:

Health Information Technology

Description:

Students explore the health care system and examine different types of careers available to them in the administrative realm of health care. Students focus on introductory positions such as a medical secretary, coding career clusters, and health information technology career clusters as well as a brief overview of how success in those clusters can lead to management positions. Students are introduced to basic skills needed to succeed in a medical office environment including: basic business writing, verbal and nonverbal communication, professional dress and behaviors. Prerequisite: Acceptance into HITM program and instructor approval required.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 778-5222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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