Health Information Technology- Health Data Analyst-Certificate

This program is designed to provide students with the skills and expertise to obtain entry-level positions as a Health Data Analyst in a variety of settings. The Health Information Technology associate program is accredited by the Com- mission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Upon completion of the associate program, students are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) national accreditation examination. This certificate is a specialized field within the Health Information Technology field. Stu- dents that complete the associate program and obtain the RHIT credential are then eligible to take the specialized exam for the Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) credential through AHIMA. This certificate is an occupational pro- gram typically not designed to transfer; however, the associate program has been articulated to some senior institutions. Please contact a counselor for specific details. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

First time degree seeking students must complete INST101, Success in College, as a requirement for graduation. Program is not eligible for Web Registration.

Entrance Requirements:
MATH 107 Applied Mathematical Concepts, or higher level algebra-based math course OR placement by test into MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better.

Required Courses

First Semester

HITT 101	Intro to Health Information Mananagement	4
HITT 205	Legal Aspects of Hit Management & Ethics	2
HITT 275	Health Informatics, Analytics & Datause	3
CBUS 150	Business Computer Systems	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

Second Semester

HITT 245	Current Trends in Health Info Technology	3
HITT 255	Alt Healthcare Settings Insurance	3
HITT 260	Qlty Assurance & Healthcare Statistics	3
CSCI 150	Database Concepts: SQL	3
CSCI 151	Database Design	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 27