• HIT 1510: COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS

  4.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore and apply computer software used in many medical offices. Through hands-on exercises, students explore a Windows environment; create medical documents in MS Word; work with formulas, functions, and charts in MS Excel; use basic features in MS Access; and utilize common features of MS Outlook. Students also are introduced to and explore various medical office software as determined by current industry demand.
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• HIT 1550: MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to the basic skills needed to succeed in a medical office environment. Students examine the importance of effective and timely scheduling and the effects on customer service, discuss the necessity of complying with medical ethics, create and work with basic medical records, and review basic insurance used in a medical office. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the HITM program and instructor approval required.
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• HIT 1600: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students build knowledge of the health care delivery system with emphasis on health information management (HIM), organizational structures, regulatory and accreditation standards, and health care reform. Students explore the content of health records and documentation requirements, use and structure of health data and data sets, primary and secondary records, and discuss the data sets and what they mean to the organization. Students are introduced to the various tasks and skills performed in a health record department. Prerequisite: Completion of HIT 1550 or instructor approval.
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• HIT 2500: HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students study the compilation and interpretation of health care statistics for clinical indices and databases/registries. Students collect, organize, and present data using common data software applications to design and generate reports for patient care and related studies. Clinical data will be analyzed to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety, and effectiveness in health care. Students use the AHIMA virtual lab to apply the information from lecture to hands-on assignments. Prerequisite: Completion of HIT 1600.
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• HIT 2550: HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students develop a working knowledge of the health care data and statistics necessary to address quality of care and performance improvement. Students analyze data to identify trends in the facilities that represent quality, safe, and effective patient care. Students use the analyzed data to report quality measures and initiatives that apply to the federal, state, and local regulations in the health care industry. Prerequisite: Completion of MEDC 1700.
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• HIT 2600: HEALTH INFORMATION APPLICATION SKILLS

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students build on the foundations of health data management and the uses for the data collection and management within the health care industry. Students apply the principles of health information management to the practical situations and case studies in class. Students use and evaluate the various software applications found within the industry. Using the technology and the primary knowledge of health information management, the students analyze patient records and perform audits of patient charts and correlate the information found in the audits to quality measurements. Prerequisites: Completion of HIT 1510 and HIT 2500.
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• HIT 2700: HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore the basic theories and concepts of management in the healthcare environment. Students study the functions, skills, roles, and challenges in managing health information service areas in healthcare. Students gain a fundamental understanding of strategic and operational planning, workflow, project management, financial management, human resources management and vendor/contract management. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HIT 1600.
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• HIT 2950: CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT (CDI

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students gain a solid background in clinical documentation improvement (CDI) and daily processes preparing them for employment in healthcare facilities. The course addresses specialized skills and knowledge in alignment with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) core competency groups, critical to achieving the CDI certification and future success in the profession. Expertise in CDI principles ensures correct assignment of ICD-CM/PCS and CPT codes, DRGs, compliant claims and improved reimbursement for facilities. The course is designed for professionals who hold an associate degree or higher in Health Information Management (HIM) and/or a CCSr, CCS-Pr, RHITr or a RHIAr credential from AHIMA. Current students are also eligible to take this course with instructor approval during their last semester in the program.
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• HIT 2970: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (HIM)

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students gain real-world experience in health care settings. The guidelines of this course are set in the Professional Practice Experience (PPE) handbook published by the American Health Information Management Association. Students are placed in different health care settings to help them achieve the experience and competencies set forth in the handbook while utilizing management and leadership skills. Placements vary and could include a hybrid PPE, meaning a real-world placement with an online experience with a virtual lab. Students complete the PPE in a health information management setting. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HIT 2600.
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• HLED 1006: PERSONAL HEALTH

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students recognize a variety of personal health issues including the impact of family history on health. Students identify health risks and describe behaviors that improve overall health and well-being. Students analyze how physical activity and exercise minimize the effects of stress on one's health and apply this to their personal lives.
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