HT 101 Medical Terminology (3)
This course covers word elements that form the base on which the medical language is constructed, including commonly used abbrevia- abbreviations. Emphasis on compe- tency in spelling, pronunci- iation, correct usage and meaning of termi- nology related to all body systems, medical science and medical specialties. Three hours lecture.

HT 120 Health Record Content, Analysis, Standards & Controls (2)
Organization, analysis, and evaluation of health records. Methods of storage, retrieval and preservation. An introduction to computer and information systems in health care. An overview of health information department management. Two hours lecture. Prerequisite: AL 100, HT 101.

HT 130 Health Information Statistics (2)
Collection, computation, analysis, presentation and use of statistical data. Two hours lecture.
Prerequisite: HT 120.

HT 140 Legal Aspects of Health Information (2)
The principles of relevant federal and state laws applicable to the health care field. The court system and legal terminology. Methods and procedures for disclosure of confi- dential information as applied to health records. Legality and security of computer stored data. Two hours lecture. Prerequisite: HT 120 or concurrent enrollment.

HT 201 Coding I (3)
Presentation of nomenclatures and classification systems. Coding tech- niques for diseases and operations according to recognized systems. Application of DRG principles. Prerequisite: BI 255, BI 250, AL 320, AL 221, or concurrent enrollment.

HT 202 Evaluating Quality in Health Care (2)
Techniques of review and require- ments of regulatory agencies. Hospital-wide quality evaluation methods. Two hours lecture. Prerequisites: HT 130, HT 201, AL 320, AL 221.

HT 203 Specialized Health Records and Registries (2)
Maintenance of health records in non-hospital settings including long-term and ambulatory care. Functions and procedures for specialized health information registries. Two hours lecture. Prerequisite: AL 100, HT 101, HT 120, HT 140.

HT 204 Coding II (3)
This course is a continuation of Coding I. Prerequisites: HT 201.

HT 240 Seminar (1)
Analysis of major trends and issues affecting health information. Review of the fundamental principles of health information technology. Successful completion of a simulated Accreditation Examination. Prerequisite: Concurrent with HT 252.

HT 250 Directed Practice I (2)
Simulated projects in the on-campus laboratory and supervised clinical experience in the technical aspects of health records in approved health care facilities and agencies. Eight hours per week. Prerequisites: Admission to Health Information Technology Program, HT 120, HT 140 or concurrent enrollment.

HT 251 Directed Practice II (1)
Continuation of HT 250. Four hours per week. Prerequisites: HT 130, HT 203 or concurrent enrollment.

HT 252 Directed Practice III (2)
Continuation of HT 251. Eight hours per week. Prerequisites: HT 202, HT 204, 0A 241 or concurrent enrollment.

HT 253 Directed Practice Coding (2)
Simulated projects in the on-campus lab and supervised clinical. Experience inpatient and outpatient coding in approved health care facilities and agencies. Eight hours per week. Prerequisites: HT 201, HT 204.

HT 260 Independent Study in Health Information Technology (1-3)
In consultation with a selected faculty member, the student selects for intensive study a specific area of concern related to health information technology. Prerequisite: Consent.

HT 290 Special Topics in Health Information Technology (1-3)
Selected topics related to health information technology which vary from semester to semester. Announced in advance. Prerequisite: Specified on each topic.