Associate in Health Information Technology (HIT) program is designed to learn the fundamentals of health information management via electronic systems, including the safe transfer of data among patients, doctors, insurance companies, and quality auditors. This requires handling medical records digitally, including processing, storing, and exchanging health information. An increase in administrative efficiency, decreased paperwork, and the broader availability of low-cost healthcare are just some of the benefits.  

English Composition I

English Composition I

Course Objective: This course provides knowledge on the fundamentals of the writing process and helps students learn how to use writing to gain knowledge, communicate, and analyze ideas. Students will be prepared for brainstorming, forming outlines, and researching ideas. Opportunities will also be given for creating initial drafts and engaging in revising and editing processes. Students will explore various elements of writing, including author’s purpose, voice, audience, and writing style.

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit Hour (10 Week Course)

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks:  College English and Business Communication: Authors Camp/Satterwhite; McGraw Hill 11e Edition ISBN: 1260141144

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Contemporary Mathematics I

Course Number: CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS I

Course Description: Students will learn real world applications involving the fundamentals of mathematics. Topics covered include critical thinking, sets, statistics, probability, number theories and systems, functions, relations, logic, measurement units, conversions, and geometry. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit hours

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education


Required Textbooks:  McGraw Hill; Practical Business Math Procedures; Slater 13Edition (Link will be provider for registration)

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Instructional Methods: 1. Lecture 2. Audio-visuals 3. Computer Lab






Medical Law and Ethics

This course introduces students to the principles, procedures, and regulations involved in legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and assistants. The course includes HIPPA law interpretation and applications.  Emphasis is placed on the legal aspects of office procedures, current ethical issues, and risk management as they relate to the practice and fiduciary responsibilities. Upon completion of the subject students will be able to: 1) discuss what and to whom information about a patient may be released; 2) discuss the medical assistant's ethical obligations and restrictions; 3) explain the importance of a contract to a health care facility; and 4) list the six components of informed consent.

Medical Terminology

In this course, the student will get familiar with medical terms, including prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Students will study the provider and medical abbreviations as well as diseases and treatment methodologies. This course will emphasize studying the following body systems: urinary, integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, nervous, endocrine, eyes, ears, nose and throat. 

English Composition II

English Composition II

Course Objective: This course builds on the fundamental skills covered in English Composition I. Prior learning will be extended through study and practice with various research methods. Students will also examine multimedia text structures, including verbal, written and other forms of texts, as well as the importance of properly documenting the research process by citing sources and providing evidence of ideas. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit Hour (10 Week Course)

Prerequisite: English Composition I

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks:  College Writing Skills with Readings; John Langan;Zoe L Albright Eleventh edition McGraw Hill ISBN 978-1-264-30701-2

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Contemporary Mathematics II

Course Number: CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS II

Course Description: Students will apply real-world applications involving the fundamentals of mathematics learned in Contemporary Math II. Learning will be extended to include problem solving and critical thinking skills regarding number sets, statistics, probability, number theories and systems, functions, relations. logics, measurement units, conversions, and geometry. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit hours

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education


Required Textbooks:  McGraw Hill; Practical Business Math Procedures; Slater 13Edition

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Instructional Methods: 1. Lecture 2. Audio-visuals 3. Computer Lab


Introduction to Psychology

Introduction To Psychology

Course Description: This course aims primarily at helping students develop skills and techniques necessary for writing  effective expository prose. Emphasis is placed on sentence structure, word choice, paragraph development, and organization of the whole essay. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours  5 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks: ISBN13: 9781260829464 Understanding Psychology; 15th Edition By Robert Feldman

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Business Principles

Course Number: BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

Course Description: This course outlines the basic principles of business operations. Students will learn about decision-making, functions of business management, leadership, and structure of organizations. Other topics related to business will also be presented, such as account, banking, and ethics.

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 4 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks:  McGraw Hill; Business Foundations: A Changing World 13Edition

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Instructional Methods: 1. Lecture 2. Audio-visuals 3. Computer Lab