Health Information Technology, AAS

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(CIP Code: 51.0707)

Program Description:

The Health Information Technology AAS degree prepares students through an online curriculum to be entry-level health information technicians (HIT) who function as members of health information management departments and other related areas. Although direct patient care is outside the scope of an HIT’s duties, they will work closely with clinical staff to ensure quality of electronic health records (EHR) and paper documentation; accurately code all diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement; review health records for timeliness, completeness, accuracy and appropriateness; and maintain confidentiality of all records and information. Additionally, HIT professionals are responsible for organizing, preparing, analyzing, and maintaining patients’ health records. Graduates work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, insurance companies, law firms, psychiatric facilities, government health agencies, and other health care related organizations.

After successful completion of this two-year degree, graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam.

The Health Information Technology AAS degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 233 N. Michigan Ave, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5800, (312) 233-1100; www.cahiim.org.

Program Notes:

This degree can be completed entirely online. All courses within the degree plan must be completed with a “C” or better.

Students proceeding into the clinical phase of the curriculum will be required to show proof of required immunizations and submit to a criminal background check and drug screening process. Clinical experiences are required to be eligible for graduation and as part of the requirements for professional certification.

For the most accurate information, please see the Program’s website at www.blinn.edu/twe/hit/. Advising for current Blinn students regarding this Program can be scheduled by emailing kynsie.benefield@blinn.edu.

1st Year

1st Semester: 15 Credit Hours

HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1353 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1311 Health Information Systems Credit Hours: 3

Humanities or Fine Arts: 3 Credit Hours

Any one Blinn College Core Curriculum Course in Language, Philosophy and Culture, or Creative Arts, including as listed:

ENGL 2322 British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2323 British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2327 American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2328 American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2332 World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2333 World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2306 Introduction To Ethics Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1301 Architectural History I Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1302 Architectural History II Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1311 Introduction to Architecture Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theater Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2361 History of the Theater I Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2362 History of the Theater II Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1310 History of Rock and Popular Music Credit Hours: 3

2nd Semester: 16 Credit Hours

BIOL 2404 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 4
HITT 1341 Coding and Classification Systems Credit Hours: 3
MDCA 1302 Human Disease/Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery Systems Credit Hours: 3

Social or Behavioral Sciences: 3 Credit Hours

Any one Blinn College Core Curriculum Course in American History, Government/Political Science, or Social and Behavioral Sciences, including as listed:

HIST 1301 United States History I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 United States History II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2301 Texas History Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 Federal Government Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government Credit Hours: 3
AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2346 Introduction to Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2301 Principles Of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2302 Principles Of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1302 Human Geography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1303 World Geography Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2319 Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1306 Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 2301 Marriage And Family Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3

2nd Year

1st Semester: 15 Credit Hours

ENGL 1301 Composition I Credit Hours: 3
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1342 Ambulatory Coding Credit Hours: 3
HITT 2343 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Credit Hours: 3
HITT 1349 Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3

2nd Semester: 14 Credit Hours

HITT 2340 Advanced Medical Billing and Reimbursement Credit Hours: 3
HITT 2339 Health Information Organization and Supervision Credit Hours: 3
HITT 2435 Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies Credit Hours: 4
HITT 2460 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 4

Health Information Technology, AAS

(CIP Code: 51.0707)

1st Year

1st Semester: 15 Credit Hours

Humanities or Fine Arts: 3 Credit Hours

2nd Semester: 16 Credit Hours

Social or Behavioral Sciences: 3 Credit Hours

2nd Year

1st Semester: 15 Credit Hours

2nd Semester: 14 Credit Hours

Program Totals: 60 Credit Hours