Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Health Information Technology
Career Cluster:	Health Science

AS	
CIP Number	1351070700	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	70 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml 	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Health Information Technicians, Medical Record Technicians (Medical Records and Health Information Technicians), or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. 

The content includes but is not limited to health information management, ethical and medico-legal aspects, computer information technology for health records, biomedical sciences, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and pathophysiology, health record science, computer applications, word processing, data base management, and spreadsheet, health data content, analysis and structure, statistics and data literacy, coding, clinical classification systems, reimbursement methodologies, quality assessment and performance improvement, health care delivery systems,  indexing, organization and supervision, professional practice experience, and employability skills.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 70 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

Health Information Technology Core
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare organizations and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Explore health informatics as an allied health profession.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of health data concepts.
05.0	Manage the functions of a health record.
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of Health Information Technology.
07.0	Discuss classification systems, clinical vocabularies and terminologies.
08.0	Evaluate ethical issues in Health Information Professions.
09.0	Demonstrate compliance with laws, regulations, and standards that impact healthcare.
10.0	Apply policies, regulations, and standards to the management of information associated with treatment, payment, and operations (TPO). 
11.0	Demonstrate computer knowledge and skills.
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

In addition, students will complete the objectives in one of the following specialization tracks:

Standards 13-20 must be completed by students specializing in the Medical Information Coder/Biller CCC or Medical Coder/Biller CCC or ATD Track 
13.0	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the application of medical terminology.
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of disease process in relationship to the human body, including pharmacology.
16.0	Perform proficiently in the use of ICD and HCPCS/CPT coding systems, both manual and automated.
17.0	Perform coding complexities proficiently.
18.0	Articulate the significance of health information services as it relates to the medical coder/biller.
19.0	Ensure professional and ethical behavior of a medical coder/biller.
20.0	Take part in healthcare revenue cycle management processes.

Standards 21-29 must be completed by students specializing in the HealthCare Informatics Specialist CCC Track 
21.0	Examine the various informatics and data analytics related disciplines.
22.0	Demonstrate ethical and legal principles with regard to the role of the informatics and data analytics specialist.  
23.0	Apply appropriate resources in healthcare informatics and data analytics to retrieve and analyze relevant information. 
24.0	Manage health data processes and systems. 
25.0	Analyze healthcare data, including research and performance improvement. 
26.0	Perform appropriate information technology and systems functions. 
27.0	Perform project management principles and best practices. 
28.0	Collaborate in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, and support for health information systems. 
29.0	Perform proficiently in the application and integration of healthcare informatics and data analytics concepts and skills through practical lab experiences. 

Students must complete at least one of the specialization tracks above and standards 30-31 to obtain the Health Information Technology AS degree.
30.0	Collaborate in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, and support for health information systems.
31.0	Utilize organizational resources.  
32.0	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Health Information Technology
CIP Number:	1351070700 
Program Length:	70 credits	

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare organizations and health occupations.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss the evolution of healthcare.	
01.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the infrastructure of healthcare in the United States.	
01.03	Discuss healthcare regulatory agencies and organizations.	
01.04	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments, and career growth potential.	
01.05	Summarize the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Apply basic speaking and active listening skills with meaningful feedback. 	
02.02	Apply basic observational skills, related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including barriers. 	
02.04	Recognize verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Demonstrate written communication including emails using correct spelling, grammar, formatting and confidentiality. 	
02.06	Demonstrate ability to create professional correspondence using appropriate email practices and etiquette. 	
02.07	Utilize appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.08	Demonstrate the importance of cultural diversity and competence for patients and other healthcare workers by maintaining good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.09	Promote health information training and awareness to internal/external stakeholders. 	
02.10	Model communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic, and religious groups. 	
02.11	Distinguish between and identify subjective and objective information. 	
03.0	Explore health information as an allied health profession.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the history of health information management.	
03.02	Discuss the professional opportunities within the health information professions.	
03.03	Demonstrate knowledge of professional associations applicable to the field of health information.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of health data concepts.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe the various uses of primary and secondary health data and data sets. 	
04.02	Identify various characteristics of health data quality and standards.	
05.0	Manage the functions of a health record.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the various formats of the health record in various settings.	
05.02	Take part in the various uses of a health information as it relates to treatment, payment, and operations (TPO). 	
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of Health Information Technology.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Articulate how changing regulations and technology impact the health information field.	
06.02	Validate information from health information systems and applications in healthcare.	
06.03	Demonstrate an understanding of creation, use, storage, retrieval, and exchange of health data.	
07.0	Discuss classification systems, clinical vocabularies and terminologies.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Explain the use of classification systems, clinical vocabularies, terminologies, and nomenclatures. 	
08.0	Evaluate ethical issues in Health Information Professions.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Interpret AHIMA code of ethics.	
08.02	Analyze ethical issues related to health information.	
08.03	Manage ethical issues related to payment and operations.	
09.0	Demonstrate compliance with laws, regulations, and standards that impact healthcare.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Promote the importance of maintaining ethical and legal standards in gathering, managing, and analyzing of health information. 	
09.02	Identify all regulations and standards that impact health information including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 	
09.03	Explain the composition of the legal health record in various settings.	
09.04	Apply health information policies and procedures for privacy, confidentiality, and security. 	
09.05	Articulate legal terms and processes that impact healthcare. 	
10.0	Apply policies, regulations, and standards to the management of information associated with treatment, payment, and operations (TPO). The student will be able to:	
10.01	Describe how to adapt workflow necessitated by regulatory change. 	
10.02	Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures for access and disclosure of protected health information to authorized users.	
10.03	Adhere to appropriate and applicable healthcare regulatory and accrediting agency guidelines.	
11.0	Demonstrate computer knowledge and skills.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate the ability to create, manage, organize, attach, and retrieve files.	
11.02	Demonstrate ability to connect to and perform research on the internet by identifying reliable reputable websites.	
11.03	Demonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.	
11.04	Demonstrate the ability to install software programs. 	
11.05	Demonstrate knowledge of safe computer practices and security procedures including but not limited to encryption, passwords and biometrics.	
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify and exemplify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
12.02	Model professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress language, confidentiality, cultural diversity, competence and behavior.	
12.03	Utilize documents that may be required when applying for a position. 	
12.04	Model the process to obtain employment including but not limited to job search, cover letter, resume, application, and thank you letter. 	
Standards 13-20 must be completed by students specializing in the Medical Coder/Biller ATD Track	
13.0	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system.	
13.02	Describe the structure and function of the circulatory system.	
13.03	Describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal & connective tissue system.	
13.04	Describe the structure and function of nervous and sensory systems.	
13.05	Describe the structure and function of the reproductive system.	
13.06	Describe the structure and function of the urinary system.	
13.07	Describe the structure and function of the digestive system.	
13.08	Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system.	
13.09	Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system. 	
13.10	Describe major mental health disorders. 	
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the application of medical terminology. –The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify word parts of medical terminology in daily use.	
14.02	Build, spell and pronounce correctly, appropriate terms from word parts learned and be able to give the meaning of the word.	
14.03	Identify word parts and be able to build, spell and understand new words with those parts.	
14.04	Spell and use medical abbreviations correctly.	
14.05	Identify terminology specific to healthcare settings including surgical, medical, and therapeutic.	
14.06	Apply medical reference sources.	
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of disease process in relationship to the human body, including pharmacology.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the predisposing factors and direct causes of disease as they relate to the human body.	
15.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the general pathogenesis and morphology of disease and its role in the disease process.	
15.03	 Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacological agents, mechanisms of action, modalities, and utilizing drug reference sources.	
15.04	Identify and use therapeutic and diagnostic test terminology.	
16.0	Perform proficiently in the use of ICD and HCPCS/CPT coding systems, both manual and automated.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Analyze conventions and guidelines used in coding.	
16.02	Map the process to update coding resources. 	
16.03	Assign and verify diagnosis, procedure, HCPCS level II codes, and applicable modifiers and groupings in accordance with official guidelines. 	
16.04	Perform ICD, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPSC Level II coding to assign diagnosis and procedure codes to case studies and authentic health records/abstracts in various settings. 	
16.05	Examine components of revenue cycle management and clinical documentation improvement including quality indicators as it relates to coding in various settings. 	
16.06	Analyze documentation compliance and standards to improve documentation practices. 	
17.0	Perform coding complexities proficiently.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Verify coding concepts to complex authentic health records/abstracts and case studies across the continuum of care in various settings.	
17.02	Analyze case-mix index, severity of illness systems, risk adjustment systems, and coding quality monitors and reporting.	
17.03	Examine a variety of simulated health records from across the continuum of care, interpret data, and assign and verify codes in various settings.	
17.04	Identify the various classification systems including but not limited to ICD-O, DSM, and ICF.	
18.0	Articulate the significance of health information services as it relates to the medical coder/biller.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify the functions of various departments and how this department interacts with the Medical Coder/Biller.	
18.02	Utilize the health record content in various settings.	
18.03	Educate stakeholders on the importance of the health record in relation to state and federal agencies, including compliance area. 	
19.0	Ensure professional and ethical behavior of a medical coder/biller.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Advocate the scope of work of the Medical Coder/Biller.	
19.02	Comply with ethical coding practices as outlined by professional associations.	
20.0	Take part in healthcare revenue cycle management processes.  The student will be able to:	
20.01	Format applicable third party payer claims. 	
20.02	Analyze various third party payer types.	
20.03	Perform patient accounting functions. 	
20.04	Examine reimbursement methodology systems across the continuum of care in various settings. 	
20.05	Analyze charge master and encounter form maintenance. 	
20.06	Facilitate compliance strategies and reporting as well as regulatory guidelines. 	
Standards 21-29 must be completed by students specializing in the HealthCare Informatics Specialist CCC Track 	
21.0	Examine the various informatics and data analytics related disciplines.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Identify the development of the informatics discipline and data analytics, including the present industry environment and future trends.	
21.02	Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of health data standards for implementation of health information systems. 	
22.0	Demonstrate ethical and legal principles with regard to the role of the informatics and data analytics specialist.  The student will be able to:	
22.01	Apply the Code of Ethics to informatics and data analytics as it relates to professional organizations.	
22.02	Explain the scope of work of the healthcare informatics and data analytics specialist.	
23.0	Apply appropriate resources in healthcare informatics and data analytics to retrieve and analyze relevant information.  The student will be able to:	
23.01	Demonstrate the ability to identify credible informatics and data analytics resources relevant to the content, applications, and assignments.	
23.02	Utilize case studies and best practices in informatics and data analytics projects and course work.	
24.0	Manage health data processes and systems.  The student will be able to: 	
24.01	Oversee the collection and maintenance of health data, data sets, quality indicators, and databases. 	
24.02	Apply policies and procedures to health informatics and data analytics processes.	
24.03	Maintain and verify data quality, standards, and data sources for all health information systems across the continuum of care.	
24.04	Take part in data base management such as data entry, data display design, and data base language.	
24.05	Identify standards for exchange of health information. 	
25.0	Analyze healthcare data, including research and performance improvement.  The student will be able to: 	
25.01	Analyze data for clinical indices/databases/registries.	
25.02	Model data as representative visual information to achieve desired outcomes.	
25.03	Calculate basic descriptive, institutional, and healthcare statistics.	
25.04	Identify common research methods in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and policies.	
25.05	Utilize technologies for trend analysis, end user support, decision-making, and strategic planning. 	
25.06	Report data for facility wide quality management and performance improvement programs.	
26.0	Perform appropriate information technology and systems functions.  The student will be able to: 	
26.01	Report healthcare data through graphical representations.	
26.02	Utilize specialized software in processes affiliated with treatment, payment, and operations (TPO). 	
26.03	Apply policies and procedures to facilitate the use of electronic health record (EHR), personal health record (PHR), public health, and other applications and networks.  	
26.04	Apply knowledge of data base modeling to meet departmental needs.	
26.05	Utilize and maintain appropriate electronic or imaging technology for data/record storage.	
26.06	Perform data base queries to facilitate decision-making.	
26.07	Utilize tools and techniques for retention, archiving, and destruction of information in accordance with state and federal regulations. 	
26.08	Protect data integrity and validity using software and hardware technology.	
27.0	Perform project management principles and best practices.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles and tools of informatics and data analytics project management.	
27.02	Demonstrate abilities related to teamwork, project resource allocation, and problem resolution associated in a healthcare informatics and data analytics project.	
28.0	Collaborate in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, and support for health information systems.  The student will be able to: 	
28.01	Apply standard selection processes for health information systems using best practices. 	
28.02	Model information technologies across the healthcare continuum of care. 	
28.03	Identify technological and changing management issues and problem resolution associated with health information systems.	
28.04	Benchmark S.M.A.R.T. goals for projects.	
28.05	Map workflow and process assessment as it pertains to information technology. 	
28.06	Summarize information systems theory.	
28.07	Describe strategic planning for implementation of health information systems to include SWOT. 	
28.08	Identify security risks including physical, virtual, and network areas. 	
28.09	Take part in end-user training sessions, including planning training sessions and development of training material. 	
28.10	Identify health information system practices on a national and international scale. 	
28.11	Verify user access logs and audit trails. 	
29.0	Perform proficiently in the application and integration of healthcare informatics and data analytics concepts and skills through practical lab experiences.  The student will be able to:	
29.01	Model the role and responsibilities of the health informatics and data analytics specialist as team leader and/or project manager.	
29.02	Apply knowledge and skills related to the project management health information systems. 	
29.03	Perform real-world applications of healthcare informatics and data analytics principles and best practices.	
Students must complete at least one of the specialization tracks above and standards 30-31 to obtain the Health Information Technology AS degree.	
30.0	Collaborate in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, and support for health information systems.  The student will be able to: 	
30.01	Apply standard selection processes for health information systems using best practices. 	
30.02	Model information technologies across the continuum of care.	
30.03	Identify technological and change management issues and problem resolution associated with health information systems.	
30.04	Benchmark S.M.A.R.T. goals for projects.	
30.05	Map workflow and process assessment as it pertains to information technology. 	
30.06	Summarize information systems theory.	
30.07	Describe strategic planning for implementation of health information systems to include SWOT. 	
30.08	Provide information for strategic planning. 	
30.09	Identify security risks including physical, virtual, and network areas. 	
30.10	Identify the influence and scope of health information system practices on a national and international scale. 	
30.11	Verify user access logs and audit trails. 	
31.0	Utilize organizational resources.  The student will be able to: 	
31.01	Demonstrate fundamental leadership skills. 	
31.02	Identify the impact of organizational change on processes, people, and systems. 	
31.03	Identify human resources and productivity standards for organizational best practices. 	
31.04	Utilize data-drives performance improvement techniques to achieve desired outcomes. 	
31.05	Utilize financial management tools and processes to meet organizational goals. 	
31.06	Identify policies and strategies that address information governance. 	
31.07	Apply strategies that support cultural of diversity and competence. 	
31.08	Implement legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure.	
31.09	Take part in privacy, security, and confidentiality training programs.	
31.10	Identify and recommend risk mitigation.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

The program should meet the program standards and guidelines of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The program should encompass the AHIMA established knowledge clusters and entry-level competencies for Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT’s). It prepares the student to take the AHIMA national certification examination for Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT).

This program should be taught in accordance with the accreditation standards of: The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 233 North Michigan Ave., 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5800 (312/233-1100) www.cahiim.org

Students should be encouraged to join the (AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association and/or (AAPC) American Academy of Professional Coders and participate in the state/local association. 

Outcomes 01-11 are referred to as the Health Information Technology core and do not have to be completed if the students have previously completed the core in another program at any level. The Core should be taken first in the program.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the co-curricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificate:

Healthcare Informatics Specialist (0351070712) – 24 credit hours
Medical Information Coder/Biller (0351071404) – 37 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.