Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the associate degree program in Health Information Technology will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Knowledge — Demonstrate factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge of health information technology concepts through the five associate degree entry-level competencies.
• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking — Demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems in discipline-specific situations.
• Medical Coding — Accurately select and sequence diagnostic and procedural medical codes from routine in-patient and outpatient records based on official coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• People Skills/Communication — Articulate the appropriate interaction with customers/clients and coworkers for health information technology and the healthcare field as demonstrated by internships, role plays, or other discipline-specific methods of evaluation.
• Work Ethics — Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.
• Technology — Demonstrate competency in the use of health information-related technologies by effectively participating in research, labs, demonstration labs, testing, or other discipline-specific methods of evaluation