Health Information Technology Degree, AAS (Online)

Why Study Health Information Technology?

HIT professionals are vital to the operations of healthcare systems. They manage electronic health records and other medical software. 他们的工作确保:

• Doctors and patients can access health information
• Medical providers receive reimbursements from insurance companies
• Patient data is private and secure

You'll become an expert in the field by enrolling in a HIT program. Through your courses, you will:

• Develop leadership and supervisory skills
• Learn the ins and outs of medical coding
• Study how to manage data so it can be stored and accessed efficiently

After completing the associate degree in health information technology, 你将有资格参加美国健康信息管理协会(AHIMA)的注册健康信息技术员(RHIT)考试。. 有了RHIT的证书，你就可以开始你的健康信息技术专业人员的职业生涯.

Why Should I Enroll in the HIT Program at SJC?

在线学习

SJC offers its Health Information Technology program 100% online. 你可以在世界上任何地方以最适合你时间表的方式上课! Our faculty are experts at teaching online, 即使你在远处工作，他们也会和你保持联系. Get a flexible learning option at SJC with our fully online HIT program.

现实世界的经验

Get firsthand experience that will prepare you for your future career. You'll complete simulations through the AHIMA Virtual Lab, and practice coding patient cases with real-world technology. 你还将完成40小时的实习，以获得专业技能. 你将建立你的技能和信心，为你未来的职业生涯做准备.

认证程序

我们的在线健康信息技术项目通过了健康信息与信息管理认证委员会(CAHIIM)的认证。. That means courses meet their high level of educational standards. 我们优秀的课程和专家导师将为您通过RHIT考试做好准备，使您成为注册的健康信息技术专业人员.

负担得起的选择

因为 SJC的低学费，健康信息技术AAS对您来说是一项极好的投资. In-state tuition (including fees and books) is estimated to be  $9,400. 州外学费(包括杂费和书本费)估计为17,000美元. 如果你是新墨西哥州居民，你也可能有资格通过免学费获得学位 NM Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships. 

What You'll Learn in the Online AAS in Health Information Technology

学习卫生信息技术，从医疗代码到数据管理. SJC的HIT AAS课程将为您提供在该领域取得成功所需的技能.

In your core courses, you will study topics such as:

• Coding classification systems: CPT-4, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS
• 数据管理
• Effects of ailments and medicines on the human body
• 医疗报销
• 卫生统计
• 影响卫生信息和卫生保健的法律程序和法律文件的使用
• Organizational management and leadership
• 质量改进

By completing the program, you will learn how to:

• Accurately assign medical codes
• Analyze and interpret health data
• Follow ethical and legal practices and policies
• 管理公司资源
• Protect health information
• 理解作为收入周期管理一部分的报销方法
• Verify the quality, completeness, and accuracy of medical records

Health Information Technology AAS Curriculum

传输选项

Continue your education after 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站. We encourage graduates to use the Program Directory on the CAHIIM website 找到一个认可的学士学位或硕士课程在他们的地区或在线. You can find transfer opportunities in various areas, including health information management, 信息学, 健康管理.

职业和成果

Digital records have helped modernize healthcare. 作为HIT专业人员参与开发和维护高效的系统. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 从2021年到2031年，医疗信息技术专家和医疗注册员的就业将增长17%. 这比所有职业的平均水平要快得多，表明了对这个职业的高需求.

只要有卫生数据，就需要卫生信息专业人员. Many health information professionals are able to work from home, making this a desirable option for people looking for flexible jobs.

通过完成SJC健康信息技术在线副学士学位课程, you'll be eligible to take the RHIT exam. 拥有RHIT证书，您将有资格从事卫生信息技术工作.
对卫生信息专业人员需求增加的行业包括:

• 学术机构
• 咨询机构
• 政府机构
• 医疗组织
• Healthcare software companies

Job opportunities for graduates include:

• 癌症注册
• 编码的专业
• 数据分析师
• Electronic health record implementation specialist
• Health information management record analyst
• Health information technician
• Insurance claims specialist
• Physician coding compliance specialist
• Release of information specialist

Health Information Technology Student Spotlights

HIT Program Outcomes Data 2021-2022

• 保持率: 79%
• 毕业率: 75% (Students completing within normal/average time to completion)
• Graduate Satisfaction Rate: 100%
• RHIT考试合格率: 44%
• 就业率: 75%
• 学历: 28
• Enrollment MDCD Certificate: 22

Application Information for the HIT Program

SJC's Health Information Technology program is selective. We admit a limited number of students each semester, and you must meet specific requirements in order to apply. Learn about admission requirements and the application process here.

一旦被录取，学生必须在三年内完成所有哈工大AAS课程. 他们还必须以“C”或更高的成绩完成每门课程，并保持总体最低GPA为2.75. Students may repeat a class once for a total of two attempts. Please note that courses are only offered online.

入学截止日期

• 要考虑秋季入学，您必须在以下时间申请哈工大项目 6月15日.
• 要考虑春季入学，您必须通过以下方式申请哈工大项目 10月15日.

For additional information, 联系卫生信息技术部，电话:(505)566-3851或发电子邮件给我们 hitp@hebhgkq.com.

学费和杂费

学费, 费用 and Costs Required to Complete the Program - In-State

	第一学期(13学分)	第二学期(13学分)	第三学期(12学分)	第四学期(13学分)	第五学期(12学分)	总成本
学费	$861	$861	$809	$861	$809
费用	$70	$0	$49	$0	$229
书	$440	$400	$1,450	$1,170	$1,370
总计	$1,371	$1,261	$2,308	$2,031	$2,408	$9,379

学费, 费用 and Costs Required to Complete the Program - Out-of-State

	第一学期(13学分)	第二学期(13学分)	第三学期(12学分)	第四学期(13学分)	第五学期(12学分)	总成本
学费	$2,437	$2,437	$2,273	$2,437	$2,273
费用	$70	$0	$49	$0	$229
书	$440	$400	$1,450	$1,170	$1,370
总计	$2,947	$2,837	$3,772	$3,607	$3,872	$17,035

CAHIIM-Accredited Health Information Technology Program

太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站健康信息管理认证机构是 卫生信息学和信息管理认证委员会. 学院对健康信息管理副学士学位的认证已被确认至2029-2030年.

所有太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站该计划认证状态的查询应通过邮件发送到CAHIIM, 233n. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.