Health Information Technology

an HIT student working in an office Career opportunities for health information professionals are expanding, thanks to today's digital revolution and recent health care regulatory changes. Our recent graduates are employed in insurance companies, clinics, teaching hospitals, physician offices, veterinary clinics, cancer registries, state and federal agencies, and computer companies.

Our fully-accredited program is designed for those already working in health information technology positions who are seeking new skills or advanced career opportunities, as well as for those looking to become part of the health care team.

Program features and highlights:

We're accredited. The HIM (Associate Degree) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Indian Hills' HIT program is a seven-term, 85.5-credit program. You'll earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology and will be eligible to take the national certification exam to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
For full-time students, the program generally takes 21 months to complete. You can begin the program at the start of Fall Term in August.
The convenience of online courses is a big plus if you're a working adult!
No course prerequisites - take just the courses you need or want.
A "test-out" option is available for the Medical Terminology course.
Professional Practice Experiences mean "real-world" experience at multiple facilities throughout your program.
Flexibility in acquiring general education credits. For example, you take a "social science elective" rather than being required to take a specific course.
Indian Hills Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

To learn more about the HIT program, check out the HIT Student Handbook and the Professional Practice manual at left.

Admission Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent.
A completed admission application to IHCC (you can do this online)
COMPASS, ASSET, ACT, or SAT score

Orientation

Read through this pdf document (210K) to learn important information about the Health Information Technology program.

In addition, students in the Health Information Technology program will be required to have a Dependent Adult Abuse, Child Abuse and Criminal Background check prior to beginning the clinical/practicum portion of the program.

Health Information Technology Curriculum

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
BIO161	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	3
BIO199	Basic Anatomy and Physiology Lab	1
HIT125	Essentials of Health Records	2
HIT126	Health Records Laboratory	1
HSC113	Medical Terminology	2
HSC268	Health Career Certifications	0.5
	Computer elective	3
	Total	12.5
Term II
ENG105	Composition I	3
HIT130	Health Records Systems	3
HIT510	Health Records Practicum I	1
HSC212	Pathophysiology	3
	Communications elective	3
	Total	13
Term III
HIT141	Health Law and Ethics	3
HIT142	Classification Systems I	3
HIT511	Health Records Practicum II	1
HSC141	Pharmaceutical Applications	1
MTR108	Essentials of Transcription	2
	Social Science elective	3
	Total	13
Term IV
HIT143	Classification Systems II	3
HIT161	Health Information E-Systems	3
HIT512	Health Records Practicum III	6
	Total	12
Term V
HIT144	Classification Systems III	3
HIT221	Compliance/Risk Management	3
HIT225	Leadership and Organization	3
HIT513	Health Records Practicum IV	1
HSC230	Employment Preparation	3
	Total	14
Term VI
ENG106	Composition II	3
HIT227	Health Statistics	3
HIT290	Reimbursement Methods	3
HIT440	Quality Management	3
	Fine Arts elective	1
	Total	13
Term VII
HIT514	Health Records Practicum V	6
HIT950	HIT Seminar	1
	Humanities elective	1
	Total	8