Health Information Technology Associate in Science (HIT-AS)
The two-year degree provides a student with the technical skills necessary to prepare, analyze, and maintain health information required by the patient, health facility and public. The program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the national qualifying examination offered through AHIMA for certification as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
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, these three classes must be completed with a C or better before entrance into the Program. Any remedial courses must be completed before the college credit level courses listed below are completed to progress to the candidates’ status for the program.
The Associate in Science in Health Information Technology includes the following college credit certificate:
Medical Information Coder/Biller
Students in this program are encouraged to apply to graduate with the certificate as the requirements are satisfied.
We strongly encourage you to contact the Allied Health Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Department Head:
Christa Ruber, (850) 484-2301
cruber@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:
Semester 1 (13 cc)
| HIM 1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management | 3 cc |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080L | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
| See Choices | Social Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
Semester 2 (14 cc)
Semester 3 (2 cc)
| HIM 1800 | Health Information Management Professional Practice I | 2 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.
Semester 4 (14 cc)
| HIM 2229C | Introduction to Coding and Classification | 3 cc |
| HIM 2620 | Medical Statistics and Financial Applications | 3 cc |
| HIM 2512 | Health Information Management and Supervision | 3 cc |
| HIM 2810 | Health Information Management Professional Practice II | 2 cc |
| PHI 2600 | Ethics | 3 cc |
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.
Semester 5 (13 cc)
| HIM 2253C | Outpatient Reimbursement Methodologies (CPT Coding) | 3 cc |
| HIM 2653C | Medical Informatics and Health Information Technologies | 3 cc |
| HIM 2500C | Performance Improvement in Healthcare | 2 cc |
| HIM 2284C | Intermediate Coding and Classification Systems | 3 cc |
| HIM 2820L | Health Information Technology Professional Practice III | 2 cc |
HIM 2653C, HIM 2500C, and HIM 2820L: 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.
Semester 6 (5 cc)
| HIM 2932 | Special Topics in Health Information Management | 2 cc |
| HIM 2285C | Advanced Coding and Classifications Systems | 3 cc |
Total Credit Hours: 70