Associate of Applied Science Degree - AAS
Health Information Technology

Program Title:	Health Information Technology
Completion Award:	Associate of Applied Science Degree
Contact Hours:	900
Study Hours:	1,800
Semester Credits:	60 hours (including 15 semester credits of General Studies)
Program Duration:	120 weeks
Tuition:	$14,940
Books & Software:	$2,500
Total Cost:	$17,440 (including books, software & shipping)
*Gainful Employment data is located at the bottom of this page, click here to view.

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program prepares individuals to perform functions and processes in healthcare facilities related to managing, analyzing, and organizing patient medical records both electronic health records and paper-based health records. The primary program focus is ensuring the quality of medical records by verifying completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. The graduate will demonstrate the basic understanding of the electronic healthcare record, medical law and HIPAA standards, insurance billing and coding practices, abstraction of data, general office duties, and customer service.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:

• Understand medical terms related to common diseases and pathology by utilizing the learned foundations of medical word structure and abbreviations.
• Transcribe, proofread, and edit various forms of health related information including, but not limited to, correspondence, ambulatory reports, history and physical exams, operative reports, and discharge summaries utilizing standard formatting.
• Understand all types of insurance plans, filing guidelines, precertification and authorization procedures, and perform basic procedure and diagnostic coding for reimbursement.
• Perform general office duties relating to communication, supply and equipment maintenance, financial management, mail handling, and employment laws.
• Comply with HIPAA standards in relationship to administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, ensure adherence to medical, legal, and ethical standards, and understand penalties associated with HIPAA.
• Manipulate and manage medical records and databases for the purpose of patient demographic information, scheduling, documentation, and financial obligations as well as all general practice record keeping utilizing software applications.
• Identify the core functions/capabilities of an electronic health record, understand how accuracy, completeness, and currency of summary lists is best maintained in the electronic health record, and how to utilize an electronic health record to facilitate secure and confidential communications.

Potential Employment

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should possess the knowledge and skills required for employment as a Medical Office Assistant, Healthcare Access Associate, Health Information Clerk or focus on specialized entry-level positions such as Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Biller and Coder, or other similar positions within the healthcare field.

* ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.

Required Courses	Credits
CIS-100 Information Technology and Distance Learning Text: Title:Introduction to Web-based Learning Author(s): Christopher B. Balthrop, Lute Atieh Title: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2011: Introductory, 13th Edition Author(s): June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja ISBN-10: 0538744820 ISBN-13: 9780538744829 Copyright: ©2011 Published Title:Title: Windows 7 Product Guide Author(s): Microsoft Corporation Price: $125.00	3
CIS-110 Integrated Business Applications Text: Title: Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat ISBN-10: 1423927133 ISBN-13: 9781423927136 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-100 Introduction to Healthcare Text: Title: Introduction to Health Care, 2nd Edition Author(s): Joyce Mitchell, Lee Haroun ISBN-10: 1401891551 ISBN-13: 9781401891558 Copyright: ©2007 Published Price: $125.00	3*
HIT-110 Medical Terminology I Text: Title: Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 6th Edition Author(s): Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder ISBN-10:1418072524 ISBN-13: 9781418072520 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-120 Medical Terminology II Text: Title: Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 6th Edition Author(s): Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder ISBN-10:1418072524 ISBN-13: 9781418072520 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-130 Medical Transcription/Editing I Text: Title: Hillcrest Medical Center: Beginning Medical Transcription, 7th Edition Author(s): Patricia Ireland, Carolyn K. Stein ISBN-10: 143544115X ISBN-13: 9781435441156 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3*
HIT-140 Medical Transcription/Editing II Text: Title: Hillcrest Medical Center: Beginning Medical Transcription, 7th Edition Author(s): Patricia Ireland, Carolyn K. Stein ISBN-10: 143544115X ISBN-13: 9781435441156 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-150 Understanding Health Insurance Text: Title: Title: A Guide to Health Insurance Billing, 3rd Edition Author(s): Marie A. Moisio ISBN-10: 1435492986 ISBN-13: 9781435492981 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-160 Insurance Billing and Coding Text: Title: A Guide to Health Insurance Billing, 3rd Edition Author(s):  Marie A. Moisio ISBN-10: 1435492986 ISBN-13: 9781435492981 Copyright: ©2011 Published Title: CPT Plus! 2011 Coder's Choice Author(s): PMIC ISBN: 9781570666384 Copyright: ©2011 Published Title: ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 & 2, 2011 Professional Edition Author(s): Carol Buck ISBN: 9781437702101 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3*
HIT-200 Administrative Healthcare I Text: Title: Administrative Medical Assisting, 6th Edition Author(s): Marilyn T. Fordney, Linda L. French, Joan J. Follis ISBN-10: 1418064114 ISBN-13: 9781418064112 Copyright: ©2008 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-210 Administrative Healthcare II Text: Title: Administrative Medical Assisting, 6th Edition Author(s): Marilyn T. Fordney, Linda L. French, Joan J. Follis ISBN-10: 1418064114 ISBN-13: 9781418064112 Copyright: ©2008 Published Price: $125.00	3*
HIT-220 Medical Law and HIPAA Compliance Text: Title: HIPAA for Health Care Professionals, 1st Edition Author(s): Carole Krager, Dan Krager ISBN-10: 1418080535 ISBN-13: 9781418080532 Copyright: ©2008 Published Title: Law, Liability, and Ethics for Medical Office Professionals, 5th Edition Author(s): Myrtle R. Flight, Michael R. Meacham ISBN-10:1428359419 ISBN-13:9781428359413 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-230 Health Information Management I Text: Title: Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices, 2nd Edition Author(s): Michelle A. Green, Mary Jo Bowie ISBN-10: 1439060185 ISBN-13: 9781439060186 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-240 Health Information Management II Text: Title: Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices, 2nd Edition Author(s): Michelle A. Green, Mary Jo Bowie ISBN-10: 1439060185 ISBN-13: 9781439060186 Copyright: ©2011 Published Title: Introduction to Health Care, 2nd Edition Author(s): Joyce Mitchell, Lee Haroun ISBN-10: 1401891551 ISBN-13: 9781401891558 Copyright: ©2007 Published Price: $125.00	3
HIT-250 Electronic Health Records Text: Title: Using the Electronic Health Record in the Healthcare Provider Practice, 1st Edition Author(s): Shirley Eichenwald Maki, Bonnie Petterson ISBN-10: 1418049883 ISBN-13: 9781418049881 Copyright: ©2008 Published Price: $125.00	3*
General Education Courses	Credits
GEC-100 Basic English and Communications Text: Title: English and Business Communication Author(s): Pat Cuchens E-Book provided by American College of Technology Price: $125.00	3
GBC-110 Business Communication Text: Title: Business Communication, 8th Edition Author(s): A. C. “Buddy” Krizan, Patricia Merrier, Joyce P. Logan, Karen Schneiter Williams ISBN-10: 1439080151 ISBN-13: 9781439080153 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3
GBM-200 Business Math Text: Title: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers, 5th Edition Author(s): Robert Brechner ISBN-10: 0324568495 ISBN-13: 9780324568493 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
GQM-200 Quantitative Methods of Analysis Text: Title: Quantitative Methods for Business Author(s): David R. Anderson, Dennis J. Sweeney, Thomas A. Williams, Jeffrey D. Camm, and R. Kipp Martin ISBN-10: 0324651813  ISBN-13: 9780324651812  Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3
GGS-200 Global Sociology Text: Title: Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials, 7th Edition Author(s): Diana Kendall ISBN-10: 0495598623 ISBN-13: 9780495598626 Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3*
Total Credits:	60

Gainful Employment Data

Report Date	July 1st 2009 - June 30 2010
Program - AAS	Health Information Technology
SOC:	29-2071
Occupation:	Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Link:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2071.00
Tuition:	$14,940
Books / Supplies	$2.500
Total cost	$17,440
On time completion:	N/A
Job Placement Rate	N/A
Median Loan Debt	$5,540

N/A = Program is a newer program and information is not yet available.

 

 

 

Graduation Requirements

In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed, submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension. Students must also complete the proctored Degree Exit Examination for this program to graduate.

Students can complete a course with a grade of “D” or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of  “C” or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration or an additional year of the published length whichever is less.

 * This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored Examination Policy and Procedure in the College Catalog or on the website at: www.acot.edu/policies.htm.