You currently viewing the 2025 - 2026 Academic Catalog/Student Handbook. The current catalog is located here.

Intro to Healthcare & HIM

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
HIT 110 Intro to Healthcare & HIM 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Fall 2021

This course introduces healthcare settings and the Health Information Management (HIM) professional's role in healthcare delivery systems. Topics include health information management operations in compliance with standards, regulations and accrediting body initiatives; healthcare providers and disciplines; and electronic health records (EHRs). Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of health information management and healthcare organizations, professions and trends. This course is restricted to Health Information Technology students.

2021FA New course (S25683)

This Course can be found in these Programs of Study

🎄 Happy Holidays!🎄 Forsyth Tech is closed for Winter Break. Student Services are available on December 20, 23, 27 and 30, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. virtually. Live support will only be available on the specified dates and times listed. If assistance is needed with Advising, Registration, Admissions, or Financial Aid, click the book virtual support button. Have a happy holiday!
Book Virtual Support
Holiday Update! 🎅 Campus closed, but get virtual help for spring registration on Dec 20, 23, 27, 30 (8 AM-4 PM).
Book Virtual Support