HITT 2204 - Health Information Technology Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: Admission into the Health Information Technology Program; HITT 2105, HITT 2108, and HITT 2109 all with grade C or better

Corequisites: HITT 2202, HITT 2203, and HITT 2208

This course will assist the student to prepare for the national Registered Health Information Technician examination. The student will develop an individual or group study plan and complete a mock examination. In addition, the course will discuss skills for job searching and interviewing and review the importance of continuing education within the health information management profession.

Billable Contact Hours: 1

When Offered: Winter semester only

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the skills necessary to effectively implement job searches.

Objectives: Students will:

Demonstrate knowledge of resources for search for jobs.
State the primary purpose of a resume.
State the primary purpose of a cover letter.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will develop the skills required for effective job interviewing.

Objectives: Students will:

Describe the steps in preparing for an interview.
State a purpose of a written follow‐up to an interview.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will apply their knowledge to appropriately prepare for the national registration examination.

Objectives: Students will:

Identify the elements on the national registration examination. Common Degree Outcomes.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Exam study strategies and resources
Test taking skills
Mock examination
Resume preparation
Applying for a position
Interviewing for a position

Primary Faculty
Dunsmore, Kristin
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088