Health Information Technology, AAS
This is an Associate in Applied Science degree.
This program is designed to provide students with the skills and expertise to obtain entry-level positions as Health Information Technicians in a variety of settings. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) National Accreditation Examination. This program is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer; however, this program has been articulated to some senior institutions. Please contact a counselor for specific details. All courses must be completed with a "C" or better.
First time degree seeking students must complete INST101, Success in College, as a requirement for graduation.
The program is not eligible for Web Registration.
Entrance Requirements:
Completion of coursework required to enroll in MATH 107 Applied Mathematical Concepts or MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra, or higher-level algebra-based math course OR placement by test into MATH 107 Applied Mathematical Concepts or MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra or higher level algebra-based math course.
Required Courses
Prerequisite Courses
| BIOL 134 | Essentials of A&P I | 3 |
| Or | |
| BIOL 136 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 136L | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
BIOL 134 Essentials of A & P I or
BIOL 136 A & P I must be completed with a grade of "C" or better prior to submitting an application to the program.
First Semester (Fall)
| BOFF 140 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HITT 101 | Intro to Health Information Management | 4 |
| CBUS 150 | Business Computer Systems | 3 |
| HITT 205 | Legal Aspects of Hit Management & Ethics | 2 |
| Either | |
| BIOL 135 | Essentials of A&P II | 3 |
| Or | |
| BIOL 137 | Anatomy& PhysiologyII | 4 |
| BIOL 137L | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Second Semester (Spring)
| HITT 110 | Coding in Ambulatory Care Settings | 4 |
| HITT 115 | Patho Physiology and Pharmacology | 4 |
| HITT 125 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| HITT 245 | Current Trends in Health Info Technology | 3 |
| HITT 255 | Alt Healthcare Settings Insurance | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester (Fall)
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| HITT 235 | Advanced Coding | 3 |
| HITT 240 | Supervision for Health Info Technologist | 3 |
| HITT 250 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| HITT 260 | Qlty Assurance & Healthcare Statistics | 3 |
| SOCY 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 61-63
For Associate in Applied Science degree, in addition to 3 hours in Communications and 3 hours in Science or Math, the student must complete an additional 9 hours of General Education coursework from any General Education category. Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an associate degree.