Health Information Technology
This is an advising track only and not an official program as recognized by the University of Montana (UM) or the Montana University System. This information will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
Professional Certificate - Health Information Technology
Missoula College
Degree Specific Credits: 13-18
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2017-2018
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following Tracks | 13-18 | |
| Computing Track | 13 | |
| Health Professional Track | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 13-18 | |
Computing Track
Note: This certificate requires both the courses listed below and the successful completion of a degree in a computing-related field, i.e. Information Technology.
Health Information Courses
Rule: All courses are required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHMS 144 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHMS 156 | Medical Billing Fundamentals | 3 |
| HIT 101 | Intro to Healthcare Informatic | 3 |
| HIT 265 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| NRSG 100 | Introduction to Nursing | 1 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Health Professions Track
Note: This certificate requires the courses below in addition to the successful completion of a degree in a clinical health profession-related field, i.e. nursing.
Computing courses
Rule: All courses are required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 172 | Intro to Computer Modeling | 3 |
| CSCI 240 | Databases and SQL | 3 |
| HIT 101 | Intro to Healthcare Informatic | 3 |
| HIT 265 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| ITS 150 | CCNA 1: Exploration | 3 |
| ITS 210 | Network OS - Desktop | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-