Health Information Technology Degree
The Health Information Technology (HIT) degree is a four-semester program which begins each fall semester. Graduates of the HIT program are awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree and students are prepared for entry level employment in the Health Information Management Field. The program is taught online and includes both online classroom education as well as Professional Practicum Experiences. The Professional Practicum Experience (PPE) is completed at a healthcare facility close to your home. Our faculty will work with you to secure a suitable site in your local area. The coursework in this program can be completed 100% online, with some in-person requirements. Talk to an advisor about planning your course schedule.
Courses
- BIOL 125 — Human Biology
- OFTC 150 — Medical Terminology/Anatomy
- CITA 151 — Intro to Computer Applications
- OFTC 256 — Pharmacology-Med Billing & Coding
- ENGL 101 — English Composition
- OFTC 151 — Introduction to Medical Records
- OFTC 152 — Advanced Medical Terminology/Anatomy
- OFTC 253 — Med Records Tech. I: Insurance Proc
- HITC 102 — Health Records Systems
- OFTC 260 — Human Diseases (Pathophysiology)
- OFTC 254 — Med Tech II--ICD-10-CM
- HITC 103 — Health Records Systems Lab
- HITC 201 — Health Data and Statistics
- OFTC 257 — Med Tech III-CPT/HCPCS
- OFTC 258 — Healthcare Reimbursement Methods
- OFTC 285 — Legal Aspects of Health Info Mngmnt
- COMM 103 — Fundamentals of Speech Communication
- HITC 212 — Quality Management
- HITC 203 — Management in Health Care
- HITC 202 — Professional Practicum I
- HITC 214 — HI in Non-Traditional Setting
- HITC 213 — Professional Practicum II
- ECON 206 — Principles of Microeconomics