Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog
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HLIT 101 - Introduction to Health Information Technology


3 Credit Hours

This course provides an overview of the organization of health care in the United States. It addresses the structure of health care organizations; accrediting and governmental bodies that provide standards for the provision of health care to include the current flow of the acute care medical record. It introduces the allied health professions and the organizational structure of the medical staff and its composite members. It focuses on an overview of payer organizations including, but not limited to, managed care and capitation; the health information management profession’s history; current structure and career potential; and projected future roles.



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