Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Health Information Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore the medical information and records industry. With an AAS degree in Health Information Technology, students can enter a career as a health data analyst, insurance claims analyst, records technician specialist, release of information specialist, coder, patient information coordinator, or supervisor. Students may pursue careers in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing-care facilities, outpatient care centers, home-health-care services, public health departments, or insurance firms. Students learn how to acquire, analyze, and protect digital and traditional medical information. Students will learn the science of health information management plus the background they will need regarding legal, ethical, medical, and financial areas. Download the HIT Information Packet. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics & Information Management (CAHIIM).

- 77% of our HIT students complete the program and graduate.

- 90% of our HIT graduates pass the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) national examination on their first attempt. National Pass Rate is 71% first attempt.

- 86% of our HIT graduates who pass the RHIT examination work in a healthcare related position.

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First Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

ENGLISH	ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131	3
MATH	MAT 107 or higher, or MAT 135	3
CIS 118	Introduction to PC Applications	3
ELECTIVE	HPR 178 or HPR 208	1-2
GEN EDU	COM 115 or COM 125	3
GEN EDU	PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 226, or PSY 235	3
Total Credit Hours:		16-17

Second Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. The courses offered in this semester are only offered in the fall. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Program Director. 

HIT 101	Health Information Management Science	3
HIT 105	Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement	3
HIT 111	Health Data Management & Information Systems	3
HIT 122	Workflow Fundamentals of Healthcare	3
MOT 125	Basic Medical Sciences I	3
MOT 133	Basic Medical Sciences II	3
MOT 135	Basic Medical Sciences III	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Third Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. The courses offered in this semester are only offered in the spring. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Program Director.

HIT 112	Legal Aspects for Health Records	2
HIT 222	Quality Management	3
HIT 225	Health Information Management	3
HIT 220	ICD Coding I	3
HIT 221	ICD Coding II	2
HIT 231	ICD Coding III	5
HIT 241	CPT Coding Basic Principles	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Semester Note: Upon completion of HPR 178 or HPR 208, MOT 125, MOT 133, MOT 135, HIT 105, HIT 220, HIT 221, HIT 231, and HIT 241, you should apply for the Health Information Technology Medical Coding Certificate.

Fourth Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. The courses offered in this semester are only offered in the summer. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Program Director.

HIT 188	Health Information Practicum I	2
HIT 289	HIT Capstone Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		5

Total Credit Hours: 63-64