Planner for Health Information Technology (A.A.S.)
This program has Special Admission Requirements - July 15*
Title of Major: Health Information Technology, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.HET.HET
Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 63
Learn more about the Health Information Technology Degree program
Purpose: To prepare students in the efficient use of electronic health information to make the health care system more effective. Health information technicians have the ability to organize and turn data into information and knowledge including being able to determine who needs what information, when and where; how information is defined; how information accuracy and consistency is verified and how information is explained.
The AACC Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Additional Program Requirements
A grade of C or better in all Health Information Technology and general education courses is required to progress in the program.
*If application deadline falls on a weekend, then applications will be accepted until the close of business on the next business day.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Dana Carcamo
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Prerequisites
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| BIO 231-Human Biology 1 OR BIO 233-Anatomy and Physiology 1 BIO 101 is a prerequisite for BIO 233 |
4 credit hours | ||
| CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology OR CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology |
4 credit hours | ||
| MDA 113-Medical Terminology | 3 credit hours | ||
| MDA 114-Diseases of the Human Body | 3 credit hours |
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. |
3 credit hours | ||
Mathematics GER  |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| BIO 232-Human Biology 2 OR BIO 234-Anatomy and Physiology 2  |
4 credit hours | ||
| HIT 111-Introduction to Health Information Technology 1 |
3 credit hours | ||
| MDA 112-Pharmacology for Health Professions |
3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective |
3 credit hours | ||
| COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 credit hours | ||
| HIT 112-Healthcare Statistics and Quality/Performance Improvement |
4 credit hours | ||
| HIT 113-Introduction to Health Information Technology 2 |
2 credits | ||
| HIT 217-Introduction to ICD Coding |
3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| HIT 218-Introduction to CPT/HCPCS Coding |
3 credit hours | ||
| HIT 220-Legal Aspects of Health Information Management |
3 credit hours | ||
| HIT 222-Reimbursement Methodologies |
3 credit hours | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences GER (must meet diversity)  |
3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Health/Fitness/Wellness GER |
3 credit hours | ||
| HIT 221-Advanced Coding (first 8-weeks) |
3 credit hours | ||
| HIT 276-Health Information Technology Practicum (second 8-weeks) |
3 credit hours |
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