HIT 232 - Computer Applications in Healthcare

(2 credits)

15 lecture hours; 30 lab hours
Prerequisites: HIT 120
Lab fee
Passing this course with a “C” or better fulfills the College’s Computer Literacy Requirement.
Students are oriented to computer applications in the healthcare system. Topics include information systems, the electronic health record, and software packages. The course includes hands-on laboratory experience with database conversions, revenue cycle software, physician practice electronic health record, hospital and physician based transcription application, and more. Hands-on computer experiences are emphasized.