Associate in Science in Health Information Technology (HIT-AS)

The Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of health information and prepares students to seek employment in health information fields. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Special Requirements

Persons interested in the program should contact the Health Programs Admissions Office at the Warrington Campus. Applications must be returned to this office.

In order to establish candidacy and eligibility to enter the program, students must earn a C or better in the following prerequisite courses: ENC 1101C English Composition I, CGS 1570 Computer Concepts, and MAC 1105 College Algebra. Any remedial courses must be completed before the college credit level courses listed above are completed to progress to the candidate's status for the program.

The Associate in Science in Health Information Technology includes College Credit Certificate in:

Medical Information Coder / Biller

Program Contact:

Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Allied Health

(850) 484-2301

msowell@pensacolastate.edu 

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Courses (9 cc)

The following courses MUST be completed, with a grade of C or better, prior to enrolling in any core courses in the Health Information Technology Program.

CGS 1570Computer Concepts and Applications

3 cc

ENC 1101CEnglish Composition I

3 cc

MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

Term 1 (13 cc)

BSC 1080Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

3 cc

BSC 1080LEssentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

1 cc

HIM 1000CIntroduction to Health Information Management

3 cc

HSC 1531Medical Terminology

3 cc

See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Term 2 (14 cc)

CIS 1350CSecurity Awareness

3 cc

HIM 1442Pharmacology

2 cc

HIM 2214CHealth Data Management

3 cc

HSC 2550Pathophysiology

3 cc

HSC 2641Health Care Law

3 cc

Term 3 (16 cc)

HIM 1800Health Information Management Professional Practice I

2 cc

HIM 2229CIntroduction to Coding and Classification

3 cc

HIM 2512Health Information Management and Supervision

3 cc

HIM 2620Medical Statistics and Financial Applications

3 cc

HIM 2810Health Information Management Professional Practice II

2 cc

PHI 2600Ethics

3 cc

HIM 1800: Certain courses are offered only once a year, therefore it is important that you work with your advisor to determine the most effective course plan and sequencing for graduation from the program.

HIM 2620, HIM 2512, and HIM 2810: Certain courses are offered only once a year, therefore it is important that you work with your advisor to determine the most effective course plan and sequencing for graduation from the program.

Term 4 (18 cc)

HIM 2253COutpatient Reimbursement Methodologies (CPT Coding)

3 cc

HIM 2284CIntermediate Coding and Classification Systems

3 cc

HIM 2285CAdvanced Coding and Classifications Systems

3 cc

HIM 2500CPerformance Improvement in Healthcare

2 cc

HIM 2653CMedical Informatics and Health Information Technologies

3 cc

HIM 2820LHealth Information Technology Professional Practice III

2 cc

HIM 2932Special Topics in Health Information Management

2 cc

HIM 2653, HIM 2500C, and HIM 2820L are offered only once a year. Therefore, it is important that the student work with an advisor to determine the most effective course plan and sequencing for graduation from this program. 

Total Credit Hours: 70

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