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AAS Degree in
Health Information Technology Curriculum
Students fulfilling degree requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology must complete 102 credit hours of courses, including 39 credit hours of degree-specific courses and 25 hours of allied health courses.
Health Information Technology Courses: 39 Credit Hours
HITC.001 HIT Seminar / 0 credit hours
HITC.100 Health Data Content and Structure / 3 credit hours
HITC.101 Health Data Content and Structure Lab / 1 credit hour
HITC.110 Health Care Statistics and Data Literacy / 3 credit hours
HITC.140 Coding and Classification Systems I / 3 credit hours
HITC.141 Coding and Classification Systems I Lab / 1 credit hour
HITC.150 Coding and Classification Systems II / 3 credit hours
HITC.151 Coding and Classification Systems II Lab / 1 credit hour
HITC.200 Health Information Supervision and Organization / 3 credit hours
HITC.210 Information Systems in Health Care / 4 credit hours
HITC.240 Clinical Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement / 4 credit hours
HITC.250 Coding and Classification Systems III / 3 credit hours
HITC.251 Coding and Classification Systems III Lab / 1 credit hour
HITC.260 Coding and Classification Systems IV / 3 credit hours
HITC.261 Coding and Classification Systems IV Lab / 1 credit hour
HITC.270 RHIT Exam Review / 1 credit hour
HITC.290 Professional Practicum Experience / 4 credit hours
Allied Health Courses: 25 Credit Hours
HLTH.140 Medical Terminology / 3 credit hours
HLTH.150 Anatomy and Physiology I / 3 credit hours
HLTH.160 Anatomy and Physiology II / 3 credit hours
HLTH.170 Anatomy and Physiology III / 3 credit hours
HLTH.210 Pathophysiology I / 3 credit hours
HLTH.220 Pathophysiology II / 3 credit hours
HLTH.235 Pharmacology / 3 credit hours
HLTH.240 Medical Law, Ethics, & Human Relations in Health Care / 4 credit hours
Computer Courses: 4 Credit Hours
CPTR.125 Presentation Graphics / 2 credit hours
CPTR.140 Intermediate Database / 2 credit hours
Health Information Technology is a fascinating field that allows you to combine a passion for medicine with your affinity for technology. The demand is growing for Registered Health Information Technicians, one of the most flexible career paths available today.
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