HIT 180: ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HIT 180 provides the health information technology student an overview to the anatomical structures and physiology of the human body. Each body system is discussed in terms of the major anatomical structures and function including how each system participates in homeostasis of the body. In addition, the course discusses selected major pathologies, including disease definitions and causes; signs and symptoms; diagnostic procedures; and possible treatments. Finally, the course discusses common issues and changes that occur in each body system through the life span. All criteria is based on the core competencies as defined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Date:
- 2016-01-10
- Primary Material Type:
- Student Support Materials
- Other Material Types:
- Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials
- Institution:
- Missouri State University - West Plains
- Subjects:
- anatomical structures and physiology of the human body
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- AHIIMA
- Industry Sector:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
- Occupation:
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
- Number of weeks per course:
- 16
- Number of courses in the program:
- 12
- Program Delivery Format:
- Hybrid/blended
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