Meet the HIT Team

The CRC HIT program is completely online with an in-person practicum, which means you may never meet your professor or support group in person. That doesn’t mean we are not accessible to you. We enjoy learning more about you and work to provide you with the resources and support that you need.

Instructors

Kristen Borth, MS, RHIA

Professor and Program Coordinator
borthk@crc.losrios.edu

Hello future HIT Students! My name is Kristen, I’m our program coordinator and one of your HIT professors. Like most of you, I’ve got a whole life outside of the classroom that I enjoy and try to balance. My favorite people in the whole world are my family. I have three kids and a husband and they are the most exciting and exhausting parts of my life. I strive to build a community for our students who come through our program. My favorite quote by Deanna Wadsworth is, “Four things you can’t recover, the stone after the throw, the word after it’s said, the occasion after it’s missed, and the time after it’s gone.” My favorite part about teaching is the connection. We may be remote, but we can always have a connection. And lastly, my favorite thing about having new students look at our program is the vision of what good they can do to impact the healthcare profession. Everyone brings with them the possibility for great things! I want to help you discover and develop yours in HIT! 

Courses

• HIT 100 – Introduction to HIT – Part I
• HIT 140 – Computerized Health Information Systems
• HIT 150 – Continuous Quality Improvement
• HIT 170 – PPE
• HIT 176 – Test Prep Course

Natasha C. Miller, MSHIM, RHIA, CPC, CPB, CRC, CPC-I

Professor
millern2@crc.losrios.edu

Hello, I’m Natasha C. Miller, one of your Health Information Technology (HIT) Professors. I am an author, speaker, and Health Information Consultant. I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you at Cosumnes River College (CRC), the same place where my own academic path began.

Initially, I pursued prerequisites to become a Registered Nurse, volunteering at South Sacramento Kaiser in Labor and Delivery and becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide. It was during this time that I discovered my passion for the business side of healthcare, which led me to this rewarding field.

Outside the classroom, I am a proud wife, mother of five, and grandmother. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy family trips, community service, and indulging in spa days for self-care.

This field offers countless opportunities, and my goal is to help you develop as an HIT professional while building meaningful connections throughout the program. Teaching is my passion, and nothing brings me greater joy than celebrating students' success, especially when they achieve their national credentials or certifications.

I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your path to success!

Courses

• HIT 102 – Introduction to HIT – Part II
• HIT 110 - Medical Legal Aspects of Health Information
• HIT 120 – Basic ICD-CM Coding
• HIT 122 – Advanced ICD Coding
• HIT 123 – Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding
• HIT 160 – Supervision for the Allied Health Professional

Additional HIT Support

At CRC, our goal is your success and as we know it takes a team to make sure we meet your needs. While the school provides numerous support services for our students, the table below identifies all the members of your HIT Support Team. The team guides students to advance through the HIT program in a timely and efficient manner. We pride ourselves in looking at students as individuals and that requires each student to have a team alongside them that can assist them through their unique educational path.