Health Information Technology, AAS (Full-Time Plan)

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Program of Study

Health information management is the profession that focuses on healthcare data and the management of healthcare information resources. The Health Information Technology (HIT) program combines the knowledge of and skills from the disciplines of medicine, information management, business applications and computer technology within the healthcare industry. The HIT program is appropriate for individuals interested in preparing themselves for employment in a wide variety of healthcare settings.

The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:

Identify health information guidelines and healthcare standards in data governance, content, and structure to ensure data integrity.
Apply privacy and security strategies and identify compliance requirements to protect health information.
Implement and interpret health informatics, analytics, and data use concepts in health information.
Determine and evaluate revenue cycle management processes.
Apply legal processes and standards demonstrating compliance in health information.
Demonstrate management and leadership skills utilizing ethical and professional behavior.

Professional Associations: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): www.ahima.org

POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:

Health Data/EHR Analyst
Clinical Coding Specialist
Records Technician/Specialist
Insurance Claims Analyst
Physician Practice Manager
Department Manager or Supervisor
Patient Information Coordinator

Semester 1

This is a sample full-time plan. When you meet with your academic advisor we will create your personalized plan.

BIO 1200 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3 Credits
BIO 1205 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology lab 1 Credit [Co-requisite: BIO 1200 ]
DLS 1090 - Digital Literacy and Applications 3 Credits
GEN 1000 - First-Year Seminar 1 Credit
HIT 1300 - Intro to Non-Clinical Health Careers 1 Credit
HIT 1350 - Health Data Management 3 Credits
HUM 1010 - Critical Thinking 3 Credits [Prerequisite: College level reading & writing]
MED 2400 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits

Semester 1 Credit Hours: 18

Semester 2

English Composition
3 Credit [Placement testing required]
HIT 1420 - Pharmacology 2 Credits [Co-requisite: BIO 1200 & BIO 1205 , or BIO 1230 ]
HIT 1430 - Pathophysiology 3 Credits [Co-requisite: BIO 1200 & BIO 1205 , or BIO 1230 ]
HIT 2450 - Inpatient Medical Coding 4 Credits [Prerequisite: BIO 1200 & BIO 1205 or BIO 1230 ; HIT 1350 & MED 2400 ] [Co-requisite: HIT 1420 & HIT 1430 ]
MTH 2010 - Statistics 4 Credits [Placement testing required]

Semester 2 Credit Hours: 16

Semester 3

HIT 2540 - Health Record Law 2 Credits
HIT 2550 - Outpatient Medical Coding 4 Credits [Prerequisite: HIT 1420 & HIT 1430 ] [Co-requisite: HIT 2450 & HIT 2920 ]
HIT 2560 - Clinical Data Analysis 3 Credits [Prerequisite(s): BIO 1200 or BIO 1230 ; HIT 1350 ]
MGT 1100 - Management & Organizational Behavior 3 Credits

Choose One:

SPE 2010 - Effective Speaking 3 Credits [Co-requisite: ENG 1020 or ENG 1050 ] [Prerequisite: College level reading]
or
SPE 2200 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits [Prerequisite: College level reading] [Co-requisite: ENG 1020 or ENG 1050 ]

Semester 3 Credit Hours: 15

Semester 4

HIT 2570 - Quality Management and Leadership in Healthcare 3 Credits [Co-requisite: HIT 2560 ]
HIT 2650 - Medical Reimbursement 3 Credits [Co-requisite: HIT 2450 ]
HIT 2900 - HIT Capstone 1 Credit [Co-requisite: HIT 2570 & HIT 2930 ]
HIT 2920 - Professional Practice Experience I 2 Credits [Prerequisite: HIT 1300 & HIT 2450 ] [Co-requisite: HIT 2540 , HIT 2550 , & HIT 2650 ]
HIT 2930 - Professional Practice Experience II 2 Credits [Co-requisite: HIT 2570 , HIT 2900 , & HIT 2920 ]

Choose One:

PSY 1210 - General Psychology 3 Credits [Prerequisite: College level reading & writing]
or
SOC 2010 - Fundamentals of Sociology 3 Credits [Prerequisite: College level reading & writing]

Semester 4 Credit Hours: 14

Total Credit Hours: 63

See your advisor for appropriate course selection.