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.
Program Length
Total program credits: 70. Total program length: 7 semesters full-time. Most of the courses are formatted as hybrid online courses - students are required to attend classes on campus.
Location
The program is offered at the Loxahatchee Groves campus.
For More Information
Complete our online Information Session: www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-health.aspx 561-868-4035
Employment Opportunities
The roles commonly filled by a registered health information technician (RHIT) include: cancer (or other disease) registrar, clinical coder/ compliance auditor/vocabulary specialist, clinical data collection and reporting specialist, data integrity specialist, document imaging coordinator, information access/disclosure specialist, quality improvement specialist, reimbursement specialist/financial services liaison, and instructor/trainer.
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.
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM), www.cahiim.org.
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)
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
Required Courses (Credits: 50)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| HIM1610C | Office Applications for Health Professions (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HSC2531 | Medical Terminology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1433C | Pathophysiology for Health Information (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1442C | Pharmacology for Health Information (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1282C | Fundamentals of Medical Coding (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1210C | Health Information System (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2222C | Applied Inpatient Coding (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2272C | Medical Reimbursement and Revenue (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1215C | Health Care Statistics and Research Methods (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2510C | Health Care Data Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1012C | Health Information Law, Ethics, and Compliance (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2253C | Applied Outpatient Coding (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2651C | Applied Health Informatics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2512C | Leadership for Health Professionals (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2304C | Health Information Department Management (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1800C | Health Information Professional Practice (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 8 lab hours) |
| HIM2810L | Advanced Coding Lab (AS) | 1 credits (8 lab hours) |
| HIM2826L | Health Information Skills Lab (AS) | 2 credits (10 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 13)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| HIM1610C | Office Applications for Health Professions (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 13)
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 7)
| HIM1433C | Pathophysiology for Health Information (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1442C | Pharmacology for Health Information (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
| HSC2531 | Medical Terminology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| HIM1282C | Fundamentals of Medical Coding (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1210C | Health Information System (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1215C | Health Care Statistics and Research Methods (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1012C | Health Information Law, Ethics, and Compliance (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| HIM2222C | Applied Inpatient Coding (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2272C | Medical Reimbursement and Revenue (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2510C | Health Care Data Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2253C | Applied Outpatient Coding (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Three - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 6)
| HIM2651C | Applied Health Informatics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2304C | Health Information Department Management (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term One - Fall (Year Three) (Credits: 7)
| HIM1800C | Health Information Professional Practice (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 8 lab hours) |
| HIM2810L | Advanced Coding Lab (AS) | 1 credits (8 lab hours) |
| HIM2826L | Health Information Skills Lab (AS) | 2 credits (10 lab hours) |
| HIM2512C | Leadership for Health Professionals (AS) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 70