Associate in Science in Health Information Technology (HIT-AS)
The Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of health information and prepares students to seek employment in health information fields. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
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 and eligibility to enter the program, students must earn a C or better in the following prerequisite courses: ENC 1101 English Composition I, CGS 1570 Computer Concepts, and MAC 1105 College Algebra. Any remedial courses must be completed before the college credit level courses listed above are completed to progress to the candidate's status for the program.
The Associate in Science in Health Information Technology includes College Credit Certificate in:
Medical Information Coder / Biller
Program Contact:
Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Health Sciences
(850) 484-2301
msowell@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.
Term 1 (13 cc)
| BSC 1080 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080L | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
| HIM 1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management | 3 cc |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Social Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
See general education course list for general education course options.
Term 2 (14 cc)
Term 3 (16 cc)
| HIM 1800 | Health Information Management Professional Practice I | 2 cc |
| HIM 2229C | Introduction to Coding and Classification | 3 cc |
| HIM 2512 | Health Information Management and Supervision | 3 cc |
| HIM 2620 | Medical Statistics and Financial Applications | 3 cc |
| HIM 2810C | Health Information Management Professional Practice II | 2 cc |
| PHI 2600 | Ethics | 3 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.
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.
Term 4 (18 cc)
| HIM 2253C | Outpatient Reimbursement Methodologies (CPT Coding) | 3 cc |
| HIM 2284C | Intermediate Coding and Classification Systems | 3 cc |
| HIM 2285C | Advanced Coding and Classifications Systems | 3 cc |
| HIM 2500C | Performance Improvement in Healthcare | 2 cc |
| HIM 2653C | Medical Informatics and Health Information Technologies | 3 cc |
| HIM 2820L | Health Information Management Professional Practice III | 2 cc |
| HIM 2932 | Special Topics in Health Information Management | 2 cc |
HIM 2653, HIM 2500C, and HIM 2820L are offered only once a year. Therefore, it is important that the student work with an advisor to determine the most effective course plan and sequencing for graduation from this program.
Total Credit Hours: 70