Printed : 12 / 15 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 105301
This �eld is where healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology . The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites health information as one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States . Health information technicians contribute to the quality of care by collecting , analyzing , and reporting health care data . That requires knowledge of disease , treatments , computer systems , privacy / security and organizational skills . Credits from the Medical Coding technical diploma may be applied towards this program . Students will attend an asynchronous HIT / MCS Program Orientation and students are expected to have entry-level computer skills . The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education ( CAHIIM ). Graduates are eligible to take the national certi�cation exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association to become Registered Health Information Technicians ( RHIT ).
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Health Information Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-501-107 Digital Literacy Healthcare 10-501-101 Medical Terminology Semester Total
Second Semester
1 2 3
6.00
FT Median Annual Wage |
With 75 % Employed in Field |
10-530-162 Foundations of HIM 10-806-189 Basic Anatomy 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-530-178 Healthcare Law & Ethics 10-530-182 Human Diseases for Hlth Profes 10-530-197 ICD Diagnosis Coding Semester Total |
3 3 3 2 3 3
17.00
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Third Semester |
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This program is offered at : Green Bay � |
All credits from the following technical diploma ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Medical Coding , 315302
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10-530-184 CPT Coding 10-530-199 ICD Procedure Coding 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-530-159 Healthcare Revenue Management 10-530-165 Intermed Coding Semester Total
Fourth Semester
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3 2 3 3 3
14.00
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Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . |
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10-530-167 Manage HIM Resources 10-804-135 Quantitative Reasoning 10-530-163 HC Stats & Analytics 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology Semester Total |
3 3 3 3
12.00
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Submit the following : |
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Fifth Semester |
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High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Complete these prerequisite requirements ( unless already completed ): Immunizations .
10-530-164 Intro to Health Informatics 10-530-166 HIT Capstone 10-530-161 Health Quality Management 10-530-196 Professional Practice 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies Semester Total
Total Credits
3 1 3 3 3 13.00
62.00
Caregiver background check .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-501-XXX , 10-806-XXX , and 10-530-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the reentry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
A waitlist often forms for this program . Learn more by contacting one of our Admissions Advisors .
A majority of the Health Information Technology program courses are offered in an online format . | This program may be completed in a parttime or full-time format .
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