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Health Information Technology (HIT)
Medical Insurance Certificate
 The Insurance Certificate program prepares the student for entry-level employment in the medical insurance field. With coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health information systems and health data content and structure, a firm foundation is laid to work in health insurance. With this certificate, employment may be found with insurance companies and in offices of medical doctors, chiropractors, ophthalmologists, and dentists. Job descriptions may include filing of claims, verification of insurance, pre-authorizations, and customer service.
Classes include:
Intro to Health Occupations (AH 100)
Medical Terminology I (AH 111 )
Human Anat & Function (BI 121 )
Health Info Sys & Proc (HIT 103 )
English Composition (WR 121)
Medical Terminology II (AH 112)
Anat & Function II (BI 122)
Health Data Content & Struct (HIT 104 )
English Composition (WR 122)
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Technical Writing (WR 227)
Distribution Course Elective 3 credits
For HIT salary and job opportunities state-wide visit the OLMIS (Oregon Labor Market Information System) web site.
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