The Associate in Health Information Technology (HIT) program can prepare students to apply information technologies to healthcare and medical information operations. The curriculum combines general education, biomedical sciences, a solid foundation of HIPAA, and healthcare management to prepare students for health information technology positions in the growing healthcare industry. The HIT program offers two areas of concentration. The concentration in healthcare coding and billing emphasizes healthcare coding and billing, the use of ICD 9 and 10. Technology stresses information technology, security, data application and health operating systems. The program allows students majoring in HIT and related fields to take courses to receive certification in health coding and billing, health information technology and HIPAA. |
