Health Information Technology Overview (AS 2529)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-health.aspx
Program Description
This CAHIIM accredited degree program is designed to provide students with the technical expertise in management of health information contained both in paper and electronic formats. The student will obtain knowledge and skills to perform job functions in medical records, medical coding, data analytics and other information-based areas in both the hospital and outpatient settings. Graduates of the program will be able to provide reliable and valid information that drives the health care industry.
This program provides students with the technical expertise in health data collection, analysis, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting activities in compliance with established legal, ethical, regulatory and professional standards. Course content will include both paper and electronic information management concepts and technologies, in addition to ethical and medico-legal aspects, computer information technology, biomedical sciences, health record science, statistics and data literacy, medical coding, clinical classification systems, reimbursement methodologies, quality assessment, health care delivery systems, indexing, performance improvement and professional practice experience.
Program Accreditation
The Health Information Technology AS degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). This accreditation confirms that the program has voluntarily undergone a rigorous review process and has been determined to meet or exceed the Standards set by the Board of Directors. Graduates are eligible to apply and take the national certification exam for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
General Admission Requirements to the College
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications.
- Submit an official high school or GED transcript and official college/university transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Admission Procedures section of the college catalog for more information regarding transcripts.
- Submit placement test scores if not exempt from placement testing. To determine if you are exempt, go to www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising/.
- Complete all other requirements for admission outlined in the Admission Procedures section of the college catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program with a grade of C or higher.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
Total program credits: 70. Total program length: 8 semesters full-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Loxahatchee Groves campus and online.
The program is available fully online. HIM courses are offered online. All other program courses are offered in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, live-on-line, and online.
For More Information
Contact Professor Colette Chiacchiero, Department Chair Health Information Programs, chiacchc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 790-9049
Employment Opportunities
The roles commonly filled by a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) include health information manager, medical office administrator, reimbursement and insurance manager, health information technician, medical credentialing specialist, release of information, HIM revenue cycle analyst, coding manager, coding professional, cancer registrar, quality improvement analyst, reimbursement specialist, instructor, and many more.
Career Path Notes
Please visit www.hicareers.com.
Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam provided by the American Health Information Management Association.
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. See www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors for more information.
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 20)
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 50)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| HIM1610C | Office Applications for Health Professions (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC2531 | Medical Terminology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1433C | Pathophysiology for Health Information (AS) | 2 Credits |
| HIM1442C | Pharmacology for Health Information (AS) | 2 Credits |
| HIM1282C | Fundamentals of Medical Coding (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1210C | Health Information Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2222C | Applied Inpatient Coding (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2272C | Medical Reimbursement and Revenue (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1215C | Health Care Statistics and Research Methods (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2510C | Health Care Data Analysis (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1012C | Health Information Law, Ethics, and Compliance (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2253C | Applied Outpatient Coding (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2651C | Applied Health Informatics (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2512C | Leadership for Health Professionals (AS) | 2 Credits |
| HIM2304C | Health Information Department Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1800C | Health Information Professional Practice (AS) | 2 Credits |
| HIM2810L | Advanced Coding Lab (AS) | 1 Credit |
| HIM2826L | Health Information Skills Lab (AS) | 2 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Credits: 13)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| HIM1610C | Office Applications for Health Professions (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Credits: 13)
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| HSC2531 | Medical Terminology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Credits: 7)
| HIM1433C | Pathophysiology for Health Information (AS) | 2 Credits |
| HIM1442C | Pharmacology for Health Information (AS) | 2 Credits |
| HIM1282C | Fundamentals of Medical Coding (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Four - Fall (Credits: 9)
| HIM1012C | Health Information Law, Ethics, and Compliance (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2222C | Applied Inpatient Coding (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term Five - Spring (Credits: 12)
| HIM2253C | Applied Outpatient Coding (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2272C | Medical Reimbursement and Revenue (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1210C | Health Information Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM1215C | Health Care Statistics and Research Methods (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Six - Summer (Credits: 6)
| HIM2304C | Health Information Department Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HIM2510C | Health Care Data Analysis (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Seven - Fall (Credits: 6)
| HIM2512C | Leadership for Health Professionals (AS) | 2 Credits |
| HIM2810L | Advanced Coding Lab (AS) | 1 Credit |
| HIM2651C | Applied Health Informatics (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Eight - Spring (Credits: 4)
| HIM1800C | Health Information Professional Practice (AS) | 2 Credits |
| HIM2826L | Health Information Skills Lab (AS) | 2 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 70