HIT 213 - Health Information Technology Seminar

Credits: 1
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Description: This course will assist the student in preparation for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification examination. The student will develop a study plan to be utilized on an individual and/or group basis. The student will complete a mock certification examination. The student will also begin preparation for a job search. A research of job opportunities that are currently available will be identified. This course should be taken in the last semester of the student’s program.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: HIT 210 if not taken previously. HIT 224 if not taken previously. HIT 232 if not taken previously. HIT 234 if not taken previously. HIT 235 if not taken previously. HIT 240 if not taken previously. HIT 242 if not taken previously.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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Course Competencies

Delineate the process to become certified as a Registered Health Information Technician through the American Health Information Management Association.
Develop a plan to prepare for the certification examination.
Successfully complete the RHIT certification exam.
Create a resume.
Utilize online technologies to perform a job search.