Health Information Technology

The professional certificate program in health information technology (HIT) has been designed for individuals who have already earned an associate or higher degree from an accredited college.

The program prepares the graduate to be a valued member of the health care team. Field experiences in a number of hospitals in and around Boston, complement the theoretical work in classrooms and in the simulation laboratory. Quality improvement approaches and the use of information technology are important components of this program. A sample program of study is listed below.

Semester I:  Fall 6 credits

HIT 101 Introduction to the Study of Human Disease I (2 credits)
MET101 Medical Terminology (1 credit)
HIT135 Classification (Coding) I (3 credits)

Semester II:  Winter 6 credits

HIT 102 Introduction to the Study of Human Disease I (2 credits)
MET102 Medical Terminology (1 credit)
HIT136 Classification (Coding) I (3 credits)

Semester III: Spring 4 credits

HIT140 Billing and Reimbursement for Healthcare Professionals (2 credits)
HIT107 Pharmacology and Pathophysiology (2 credits)

Semester IV: Fall 8 credits

HIT112 Introduction to Health Information Technology (4 credits)
ANA101 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)

Semester V: Winter 7 credits

HIT108 Healthcare Statistics (3 credits)
ANA112 Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)

Semester VI: Spring/Summer 4 credits

HIT203 Legal Aspects (4 credits)

Semester VI: Fall 8 credits

HIT201 Organization of Medical Records (4 credits)
HIT223 Quality Assurance (4 credits)

Semester VII: Winter 7 credits

HIT224 Healthcare Informatics (4 credits)
PES201 Personnel Supervision (3 credits)

Total 50 Credits