Lincoln College Online

As you earn your Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Technology at Lincoln College Online, you will complete 11 core courses, three General Education courses and three additional industry related courses. Your New Student Advisor will provide your personalized detailed course schedule at the time of your enrollment.

Health Information Technology, Associate of Science (AS) Core Courses and Internships 

Titles and Descriptions

MED101 Medical Terminology
HMI109 Health Systems and Procedures

SCI121  Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
SCI122  Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
SCI106  Pathophsyiology
PHM101 Pharmacology
HIM112  Introduction to Coding and Reimbursement with Lab
HIM113  Health Care Compliance
HIM201  Health Care Data Applications with Lab
HIM202  Health Information Professional Application with Lab
HIM204  Advanced Health Information Coding with Lab
HIM131  H.I. Internship 1: Health Record Processing
HIM233  H.I. Internship 2: Inpatient Coding
HIM235  H.I. Internship 3: Health Data Processing
HIM236  H.I. Internship 4: Non-Traditional Sites

*Health Information Technology students work with assigned Internship Coordinators to secure supervised clinical sites, allowing each student to successfully complete the required internship hours, prepare for the RHIT exam, and benefit from invaluable hands-on career preparation. HIM233 and HIM235 are offered as virtual internship experiences or as traditional clinical internships in the field. Contact us today for more details on our internship process and policies!

Health Information Technology, Associate of Science (AS) Core Course Descriptions

MED101 ~ Medical Terminology
This course is designed to include the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combination forms and plurals. Pronunciation, spelling, and definitions of medical and pathophysiological terms related to all body systems are emphasized.

IM109 ~ Health Systems and Procedures
This course provides an introduction to health information science, the health care delivery system, and the health information profession. Health record content, health record formats, analysis, retention, retrieval and accreditation standards are also addressed. Professional ethics are reviewed. Different levels of the healthcare delivery system are also examined. Paper-based health records as well as the electronic health record are reviewed and analyzed.

SCI121 ~ Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include body organization, homeostasis, cytology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous system. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in‐depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships on cellular, histological and organ system level.

SCI122 ~ Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
This course is the second in a one‐year anatomy and physiology sequence. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of anatomy and physiology, building upon concepts learned in Anatomy and Physiology I. There will be in‐depth investigation of major organ systems of the body including the immune, respiratory and digestive systems. In addition emphasis will be placed on the regulatory mechanisms of the body as well as basic development biology and aging.

SCI106 ~ Pathophsyiology
This course provides an introductory study of the underlying mechanisms of disease and the rationale for diagnosis and designated treatments. The complex interrelationships that exist among the body systems are stressed throughout this course.

PHM101 ~ Pharmacology
The focus of this course is the study of drugs and their actions on the body. Topics include: history of drug regulatory agencies and controlled substances, the sources and forms of drugs, routes, methods, and documentation of drug administration, drug terminology and abbreviations, parts of the prescription, and use of drug reference books. Discussion and practice in conversions between the metric, apothecary, and household systems are presented. Commonly prescribed drugs, listed by both brand and generic names, and examples of various drug classifications are covered in this course.

HIM112 ~ Introduction to Coding and Reimbursement with Lab
This course introduces ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM, as well as CPT-4 coding concepts. Coding procedures are applied to both inpatient and ambulatory health records. Computerized encoding software is included. Coding guidelines are discussed in detail and applied to all body systems. The course also covers nomenclature and classification systems utilized in health information coding. Types of reimbursement systems and case mix/severity of illness management systems are discussed.

HIM113 ~ Health Care Compliance
This course covers such topics as the legal system, torts, contracts, administrative law, responsibilities of healthcare providers, rights of the patient as a consumer, and patients’ rights regarding informed consent and confidentiality.

HIM201 ~ Health Care Data Applications with Lab
This course places emphasis on the collection and uses of health care data.  Topics include indexing, registries, health care statistics, health data systems, credentialing, quality assurance, utilization review, and risk management. 

HIM202 ~ Health Information Professional Application with Lab
The application of health information systems and procedures to alternative health care settings is discussed. Supervisory aspects of the health information department, including policy and procedure development, planning, in-service presentations, and data quality are covered.  Information systems and technology is addressed, including fundamentals of Information systems, information security and applications of emerging information and information technology.  Current trends are also discussed.

HIM204 ~ Advanced Health Information Coding with Lab
This course provides an in-depth study of nomenclature and classification systems, especially ICD and HCPC.  The effects of the Prospective Payment System on quality coding are analyzed. 

HIM131 ~ H.I. Internship 1: Health Record Processing
This course involves supervised learning experience in a health care facility or agency structured to provide the student with an overview of the medical record department. Content is coordinated with didactic experiences of HIM109, especially storage and retrieval, record content and analysis, physician completion of documentation deficiencies, and health information correspondence.

HIM233 ~ H.I. Internship 2: Inpatient Coding
This course involves supervised learning experience in a health care facility or agency structured to provide an opportunity to develop coding skills.  Content is coordinated with the didactic experiences of HIM112, including ICD coding, HCPS coding, DRG reimbursement methods, and data collection for UHDDS/billing needs. 

HIM235 ~ H.I. Internship 3: Health Data Processing
This course involves supervised learning experience in two health care facilities or agencies structured to provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills in the following methods of health information processing:  health statistics, tumor registry, vital statistics, transcription, utilization management, and quality assurance.  Content is coordinated with the didactic experience of HIM201.

HIM236 ~ H.I. Internship 4: Non-Traditional Sites
This course involves supervised learning experience in two non-acute, non-general health care facility or agency structured to provide the opportunity to develop technical skills consistent with the special needs of these types of health care delivery systems.  This course also provides the opportunity to compare and contrast information systems needs in various health care systems.  Content is coordinated with didactic experiences of all Health Information courses.