Health Information Technology - HEIT
16 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
HEIT B10 Introduction to Health Information Technology: Hospital Settings
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an Introduction to the fundamental theories/practices of Health Information, including health services organization and delivery; health data/record structure, content/standards; Health Information functions/responsibilities; information systems, technologies/requirements; health information privacy/security; and regulatory requirements. This course will focus on health records systems in the hospital setting. As well as focusing on procedures for record completion, maintenance, and preservation of health information.
HEIT B11 Introduction to Health Information Technology: Alternative Settings
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to health information management practice in alternative healthcare settings including long-term care, mental health, ambulatory care, hospice, home health, rehabilitation medicine, and more. Focus is placed on health information, regulatory processes, accreditation and licensing requirements, documentation, funding and reimbursement, electronic information systems, health data privacy and security.
HEIT B12 Basic Pharmacology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this course students will be introduced to pharmacology. Topics covered will be basic pharmacological terminology and concepts, drug categories and their uses, mechanisms of drug action, dosage forms, routes of administration, and common generic and trade name medications.
HEIT B13 Human Disease
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a study of pathological processes imparting basic knowledge to Health Information Technology students. The student will study the basic concepts, terminology, etiology and characteristics of pathological processes. Diseases are classified according to both causative agents and the body system to which they relate.
HEIT B15 Health Statistics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to healthcare statistics which includes a review of mathematics. The ability of interpretation of healthcare statistical formulas, presentation of data and application of medical research tools, using statistics in relation to long-range healthcare planning and development, application of automated systems, integration of reports, registration of vital statistics, and more.
HEIT B16 Computerized Health Information Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will provide practical experience in the use of computer applications commonly used in health information management and healthcare. This includes basic computer and communication technologies and concepts, systems development and analysis, reports and queries of information, data storage, reliability, and retrieval, databases, workflow mapping, master patient indexes, and electronic health records.
HEIT B20 International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Coding I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of HEIT B12 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of HEIT B13 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of MEDS B37 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is the first of a two-course sequence for Health Information Technology students. It focuses on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the most commonly used classification system in the U.S. for coding and reporting diagnostic inpatient and outpatient services and inpatient procedural services. Coding guidelines, conventions and reimbursement methodology are covered in this course. The student uses both code books and computer software programs.
HEIT B21 International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Coding II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of HEIT B20 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is the second of a two-course sequence for Health Information Technology students. The emphasis is on advanced principles of International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the most commonly used classification system in the U.S. for coding and reporting diagnostic inpatient and outpatient services and inpatient procedural services. Coding guidelines, conventions and reimbursement methodology are also covered. Advanced principles include Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) case mix derivation, analysis of compliant coding, documentation improvement for correct code assignment, hospital-acquired conditions, and present on admission indicators that impact the code assignment and revenue cycle. The student uses both code books and computer software programs.
HEIT B22 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of HEIT B13 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of MEDS B37 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of HEIT B60 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of BIOL B18 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of BIOL B32 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of BIOL B33 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This introductory course for Health Information Technology students includes the use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. The course covers the purpose of CPT, CPT Manual format, code format, and coding steps used to code from the divisions of CPT. In addition, the course includes national and category III codes. It also includes an overview of reimbursement issues involving physician and hospital payment for outpatient services.
HEIT B23 Medical Legal Aspects of Health Information
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course for health information technology students covers the legal aspects of health information management, including the American legal system and causes of medical malpractice. State, Federal and other agency rules regarding record access, retention, release of information, processing subpoenas, and confidentiality and privacy will be covered. Also included are accreditation, licensing, and certification requirements for acute as well as non-acute health care facilities.
HEIT B24 Healthcare Quality Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of HEIT B10 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course for Health Information Technology students is an introduction to the application of continuous healthcare quality management and performance improvement principles to the hospital setting, focusing on historical, theoretical, and practical applications and methodologies. Includes: data collection and analysis, regulatory, accreditation, patient safety compliance, credentialing and utilization, and case and risk management.
HEIT B25 Healthcare Reimbursement
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course integrates information about all US healthcare payment systems. The topics covered include reimbursement methodologies, clinical coding and compliance, voluntary and government sponsored insurance plans, revenue cycle management and value-based purchasing. Medicare and Medicaid prospective payment systems are also addressed in acute, post-acute, ambulatory, hospice and long term care settings.
HEIT B26 Supervision for the Allied Health Professional
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this course, students will study classic and current management theories and principles in the healthcare setting. Students will be introduced to leadership styles, motivation principles, ethical standards, communication principles, and strategies for dealing with difficult behavior in the workplace.
HEIT B30 Professional Practice: Health Information Technology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 162 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of HEIT B10 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.; Successful completion of HEIT B11 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.; Successful completion of HEIT B15 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.; Successful completion of HEIT B16 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.; Successful completion of HEIT B21 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.; Successful completion of HEIT B22 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.; Successful completion of HEIT B23 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.; Successful completion of COMP B5 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.; Successful completion of STAT C1000 (formally MATH B22) or MATH (C-ID MATH 110) or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of STAT C1000E (formally MATH B22L) or MATH (C-ID MATH 110) or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides supervised onsite professional practice experience in an assigned affiliate site for students enrolled in the Health Information Technology program. It is designed to help students assimilate theory with practical application in order to work toward achievement of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) entry-level competencies in a real-world environment.
HEIT B31 Professional Practice: Health Information Coding Specialist
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of HEIT B20 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of HEIT B21 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of HEIT B22 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of HEIT B25 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Capstone course for the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate program. Requires application of clinical classification systems and evaluation of coded and abstracted data. This seminar course is comprised of online assignments, and projects, and can be partially completed by going onsite to an acute care facility. If students elect to go onsite, students are supervised by the onsite staff and hold the status of learner. Students can elect to complete all course requirements online without an onsite experience.
HEIT B60 Human Form And Function
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the structure and function of the human body Includes structural components, spatial relationships, and body system interactions.