Health Information Technology AAS - Academic Plan
Total Credits = 64
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Health Information Technology is designed to develop the technical skills necessary for managing health information within the healthcare delivery system. The AAS degree program in Health Information Technology emphasizes the technical component of health information services and is designed to prepare entrylevel graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to use, analyze, abstract, code, present, and retrieve data in a variety of health care settings. Health Information Management professionals, in their capacity as Custodian of the Medical Record are responsible for safekeeping of Protected Health Information and compliance with governmental regulations. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to write the national certification examination and upon successful passing of this examination, receive the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technology) credentials. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the association of health information management (HIM) professionals. AHIMA Web site: www.ahima.org.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate skills related to data content, structure and information governance.
- Ensure access, disclosure, privacy and security in the workplace.
- Perform data analytics and use data in meaningful ways.
- Manage the revenue cycle.
- Demonstrate components of compliance.
- Assume leadership in the workplace.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
| Required Course | Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation |
|---|---|
| CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications | Required: Students MUST have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files. |
| ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 | Prerequisite: College Readiness in English |
| PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | Prerequisite: College Readiness in English |
| HIT 2020 - ICD Coding I | Prerequisites: BIO 1006 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology, HPR 1032, MOT 1025 - Basic Medical Sciences I, MOT 1026 - Basic Medical Sciences II, MOT 1027 - Basic Medical Sciences III, and HIT 1005 - Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement |
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- HIT 2089 requires the student to complete a 40-hour on-site practicum experience.
- In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
- Students must complete a Criminal Background Check prior to being accepted into the HIT program and renew as necessary while they are enrolled in the program.
- Students must contact Christine Tomas, RHIA, HIT Program Chair for counseling and program planning prior to enrolling in any courses that are part of the HIT curriculum (303.797.5603) christine [dot] tomas [at] arapahoe [dot] edu.
- The Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology is designed to enable a student to develop the technical skills necessary for managing health information within the healthcare delivery system.
- This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management.
- Refer to the 2024/2025 Catalog for program admission, elective course and graduation requirements; consult the HIT Department for specific course planning information and guidance and utilize DegreeCheck to monitor progress. To graduate from this program, visit www.arapahoe.edu/graduation and submit the graduation application by the deadline. This information is subject to change without notice.