Find out more about Associate of Science in Health Information Technology

Program Details

The Fisher College Health Information Technology Program will provide the curriculum to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills to process, analyze, abstract, compile, maintain, manage, and report health information. Graduates will have a strong foundation in maintaining components of health information systems consistent with medical, legal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system.

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program places students where the expanding arena of health care meets the cutting edge of technology. HIT related job opportunities are excellent, with options to work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, health centers, medical research organizations, consulting firms, long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, insurance companies, software companies, and government health agencies.

This program will provide students with the opportunity to develop the following competencies and the ability to:

• Demonstrate effective, professional written and oral communication skills with consumers and co-workers.
• Use and apply critical thinking skills and basic health information management principles to recognize, analyze, and solve problems.
• Perform and interpret math calculations related to descriptive healthcare statistics.
• Use current technology to access and process health information.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level health information competencies.
• Practice in a legal, ethical, and professional manner by demonstrating responsibility, initiative, and positive attitudes toward those of diverse backgrounds and to work in teams in a healthcare setting.

Graduates of the Health Information Technology program are eligible to apply for the RHIT credential with successful completion of the credentialing exam. Exam information and resources are provided through the AHIMA website. Students are encouraged to keep all textbooks and study materials, and participate in the RHIT Exam Prep course to help prepare for the exam.

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