Health Information Technology, AAS

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CODE: HIT-AAS | TOTAL CREDITS: 68 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM

This is a limited-entry program. Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement.

DESCRIPTION

The Health Information Technology program is an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The HIT program combines academic courses on campus with professional practice experiences at clinical affiliate sites. Health information is used in every aspect of health care planning and delivery. A patient’s health record contains vitally important information that must be analyzed, coded, stored, and protected. The health record serves as a means of communication among all members of the health care team. The documentation comes from a variety of healthcare settings and assists in ensuring continuity of care and protects the financial and legal interests of the patient, health care facility, and responsible practitioners caring for the patient.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the national certification exam to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The program is limited entry so students must attend a Health Sciences Orientation, meet with a program advisor, and complete the limited entry workshop.

SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION

The Health Information Management accreditor of College of Southern Nevada is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

ACADEMIC MAPS

Academic Map: AAS Health Information Technology

Student Learning Outcomes

Manage data for decision support and the processes used in selection and implementation of networks, specialized EHR (electronic health record) software, and Health Information Management (HIM) technology solutions.
Interpret healthcare law and appropriate Health Information Management (HIM) principles, procedures, and infrastructure to ensure adherence to proper maintenance, privacy, security, and confidentiality policies.
Assign and evaluate diagnostic and procedural medical codes and groupings for all clinical diagnoses and procedures according to current guidelines and regulations and conduct physician queries when needed for clarification.
Evaluate data and policies and procedures for revenue cycle management processes, including payment methodologies and systems, utilization review, and case management.
Determine compliance with regards to regulatory policies and procedures, coding guidelines, abuse and fraud, and clinical documentation improvement.
Integrate strategic and organizational processes, including financial, legal, ethical, quality, cultural, and others in an HIM setting.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 24

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics
or MATH 120E - Fundamentals of College Mathematics Expanded or above (except MATH 122 and MATH 123)

English Composition (3-5 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (3 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (5 Credits)

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (3 Credits)

PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4 Credits)

Special Program Requirements

TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 44

CSEC 125B - Policy, Legal, & Compliance
and HIT 105B - Introduction to Health Information Management
and HIT 106B - Healthcare Reimbursement
and HIT 118B - Language of Medicine
and HIT 119B - Introduction to Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests
and HIT 130B - Procedural Terminology
and HIT 165B - Pathophysiology
and HIT 170B - Healthcare Infomatics
and HIT 184B - Introduction to ICD Coding
and HIT 185B - Introduction to CPT Coding
and HIT 187B - Introduction to ICD-PCS Coding
and HIT 201B - Advanced Medical Coding
and HIT 205B - Privacy, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
and HIT 206B - Professional Practice Experience
and HIT 207B - Health Information Management
and HIT 240B - Healthcare Statistics
and HIT 245B - Healthcare Quality Management
and IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems