HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AAS

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Brookhaven only

BHC-New January 1, 2017

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.HLTH.INFO.TECH

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Health Information Technology (HIT) program is a 60-credit hour curriculum that prepares students to identify and use a variety of informational resources and technologies to effectively perform entry-level skills in health information positions. The program provides basic training in computers, health information content and management, quality improvement, coding and reimbursement, legal aspects of health information, and management of health care delivery systems.

Upon completion of the curriculum, students are eligible to apply to take the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification examination for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The program will be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

PREREQUISITES

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

NOTE: Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor's degree should consult an advisor and the transfer University.