Program Details
The online Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management program assists in developing the technical skills necessary to become health information technicians. Students learn to be responsible for the preparation, coordination, security, and maintenance of heath records in a variety of healthcare settings.
As a Health Information Technician (HIT), graduates will ensure necessary information is included in patient records, as well as assign codes to diagnoses. HITs may also use computer systems to calculate and analyze data to help improve patient care, control costs, research legal actions, and maintain privacy.
In this online health informatics degree, students learn about topics related to:
- Pharmacology
- Medical terminology
- Reimbursement methodologies
- Healthcare analytics
- Health information processes
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Hutchinson Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
ACCUPLACER, ACT/SATApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score