Associate in Science - Health Information Technology
Program Description
The Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology (HIT-AS) provides the student with the technical skills necessary to prepare, analyze, and maintain health information required by the patient, health facility and public.The program uses a combination of lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.
The Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology includes the Technical Certificate in:
Health Care Informatics Specialist
Medical Information Coder/Biller
Program Information
This program is a limited access program, which means program admission and course registration are restricted to a limited number of students each semester due to accreditation requirements addressing student-faculty ratios and clinical resources. A student first will be admitted to Pensacola State College, and after satisfying all admission requirements for this program, the student is considered for admission to the HIT-AS program.
The Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology accepts 40 students each Fall and Spring semester.
The graduate of the program that is seeking to become a registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) are eligible to sit for the national qualifying examination offered through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Program Approval and Accreditation
The HIT-AS program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate in Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030.
CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601;
Phone at 31.12.235.3255
https://www.cahiim.org/
Program Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- College Application
When the student has met the program admission requirements, the student’s application is evaluated by the Office of Admissions.
Program Progression Requirements
Progression through the Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology program requires the following:
:
- A grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum.
- Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements which include the following
Program Completion Requirements
- Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
- Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.
Program Contact:
Dr. Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Allied Health
(850) 484-2308
msowell@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Term 1 (12 cc)
See general education course list for general education course options.
Term 2 (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 |
Term 3 (16 cc)
Term 4 (14 cc)
| HIM 2284C | Intermediate Coding and Classification Systems | 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 |
| See Choices | Humanities (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
- To be awarded the AS, students must complete nine credits of general education courses prior to graduation. Majority of students have met the general education requirements prior to entering the HIT program.
Semester 5
| HIM 2253C | Outpatient Reimbursement Methodologies (CPT Coding) | 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 |
Total Credit Hours: 70