Healthcare Information Technician, AAS

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Healthcare information technicians manage patient and organizational electronic data by ensuring its accuracy while maintaining security. This degree maps to the Healthcare IT Technician Certification and prepares students for entry level positions in hospitals, medical offices, and other health related organizations. For more information regarding the Healthcare Information Technician, AAS, see the Healthcare Information Technician webpage.

General Education Requirements: 15-16

BUS 204 - Business Communications Credits: (3)
MEA 100 - Medical Law and Ethics Credits: (3)
Choose one Global Awareness course from the AAS General Education Checklist Credits: (3-4)
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credits: (3)
Choose one course from the following:
BUE 105 - Business English Credits: (3)
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: (3)

Program Requirements: 48

CIS 115 - A+ Computer Technology Hardware Credits: (3)
CIS 116 - A+ Computer Technology Software Credits: (3)
CIS 120 - Introduction to Programming Credits: (3)
CIS 131 - Microsoft Office Credits: (3)
CIS 153 - Networking Essentials Credits: (3)
CIS 208 - Programming In C# Credits: (3)
CIS 210 - Database Management and SQL Design Credits: (3)
CIS 253 - Network Security Credits: (3)
CIS 265 - Healthcare Information Technician Capstone Credits: 3
CIS 270 - Systems Analysis And Design Credits: (3)
HES 113 - Medical Terminology Credits: (3)
HES 129 - Allied Health Anatomy and Physiology Credits: (3)
MEA 116 - Electronic Medical Records Credits: (3)
MEA 130 - Medical Coding I-ICD-10-CM Credits: (3)
MEA 131 - Medical Coding II-CPT/HCPCS Credits: (3)
MEA 141 - Medical Billing Credits: (3)

Healthcare Information Technician, AAS

General Education Requirements: 15-16

Program Requirements: 48

Total Degree Credits: 63-64