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Health Information Technology - Associate Degree

Program Code : 105301

This field 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 . Students complete a 40-hour clinical experience . 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 certification exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association to become Registered Health Information Technicians ( RHIT ).

Delivery

Day Evening Full-time Online : Students are required to complete internship hours in person at a work site . Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 10,143 , Books : $ 2,392 , Supplies : $ 604 Total Approximate Costs $ 13,139

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Completed application . Admission Assessment or equivalent or ACT assessment ( For a list of equivalents , please contact a counselor .) Complete these prerequisite requirements ( unless already completed ): Immunizations . 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 .

Complete caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .

Program Outcomes

Apply data governance principles to ensure the quality of health data . Apply coding and reimbursement systems . Apply informatics and analytics in data use . Apply organizational management techniques . Model professional behaviors and ethics .

Accreditation

The Health Information Management accreditor of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education ( CAHIIM ) The College ’ s accreditation for Associate degree in Health

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Health Information Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 6

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10530162 - Foundations of HIM 3 10806189 - Basic Anatomy 3 10801136 - English Composition 1 3

Semester Total 17

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10530184 - CPT Coding 3 10530199 - ICD Procedure Coding 2 10801196 - Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3

Semester Total 14

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10530167 - Manage HIM Resources 3 10804135 - Quantitative Reasoning 3

Semester Total 12

Fifth Semester 8 Week 1 10530164 - Intro to Health Informatics 3

10530166 - HIT Capstone 1 10530161 - Health Quality Management 3

Semester Total 13

Total Credits 62

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 re-entry 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 .

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