Online Classes: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology

At the completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program, the graduate will be able to:

• Apply diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings per current guidelines and evaluate for accuracy.
• Apply legal policies, regulations, principles and standards for the control, disclosure, retention, and destruction of protected health information.
• Analyze, compile, and report healthcare data for statistical, planning, research, and health information exchange purposes.
• Apply policies and procedures for the use of data required in healthcare reimbursement and the revenue cycle management processes.
• Apply policies, procedures, and processes as they relate to the collection, maintenance, appropriateness, integrity and presentation of health data.
• Demonstrate evidence of knowledge in the supporting content areas (pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and computer concepts and applications).
• Adhere to the compliance and regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines related to health information management.
• Apply leadership, quality improvement, and management principles, tools, and techniques as it applies to health information management.

General College Admission Requirements are located in the Enrollment Management section of the College Catalog.

In addition to meeting college admission requirements, the following Health Information Technology Program admission requirements must be met:

• Applicants must be high school graduates with a GPA of at least 2.3, GED recipients with a score of 530 (score of 53 prior to 2002), or transfer students with a cumulative GPA of a 2.3. Students whose GPA falls below a 2.3 but above a 2.0 will be considered on an individual basis.
• Completion of the Math Placement Assessment program (ALEKS) required with the following exceptions:
  • Meet or exceed ACT/SAT math score required for MTH 100 (within the past 5 years), OR
  • Successful completion of college-level math (grade of “C” or better), OR
  • Transfer credit (MTH 100 level or higher with a grade of “C” or better).

Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the clinical program. Program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. The Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.

To earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology students must complete all college requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree including:

General Education Requirements

 

Complete All of the Following Courses:

Oral and Written Communication (GCOM) - 6 minimum

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
ENG 102	English Composition II	3

Math, Statistics, and Logic (GMSL) - 3 minimum

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
MTH 100	Intermediate Algebra	3

Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity (including Religious Studies) (GAHD/GAHR) - 3 minimum

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
REL 290	Medical Ethics	3

Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation - 6 minimum

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIO 105	Human Structure and Function	5
BIO 290	Pathophysiology	3

Additional hours from one or more of the above categories; Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS); Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity, and/or Applied General Education (GAPL) courses - 12 minimum

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
HCA 105	Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals	3
HIT 105	Medical Terminology	3
HIT 110	Pharmacology for Health Information Technology	2
HIT 206	Health Data Management and Analytics	3
HIT 238	Healthcare Registries and Statistics	3

Required Health Information Technology Program Course Requirements

Complete All of the Following Program Courses:

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
HIT 104	Introduction to Medical Coding Systems	1
HIT 114	Foundations in Health Information Technology	3
HIT 126	Clinical Coding/Classification Systems I	3
HIT 142	Legal Aspects in Health Information	3
HIT 150	Professional Practice Lab	1
HIT 216	Information Systems in Healthcare	3
HIT 220	Health Information in Ancillary Care Facilities	3
HIT 234	Clinical Coding/Classification Systems II	3
HIT 243	Clinical Quality Management	3
HIT 244	Healthcare Data in Reimbursement	3
HIT 248	Health Information Management and Leadership	3
HIT 250	Professional Practice Experience and HIT Seminar	2

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Semester I

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIO 105	Human Structure and Function	5
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
HIT 104	Introduction to Medical Coding Systems	1
HIT 105	Medical Terminology	3
HIT 114	Foundations in Health Information Technology	3

Semester II

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIO 290	Pathophysiology	3
ENG 102	English Composition II	3
HCA 105	Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals	3
HIT 110	Pharmacology for Health Information Technology	2
HIT 126	Clinical Coding/Classification Systems I	3

Semester III

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
HIT 150	Professional Practice Lab	1
HIT 234	Clinical Coding/Classification Systems II	3
MTH 100	Intermediate Algebra	3

Semester IV

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
HIT 142	Legal Aspects in Health Information	3
HIT 206	Health Data Management and Analytics	3
HIT 216	Information Systems in Healthcare	3
HIT 220	Health Information in Ancillary Care Facilities	3
HIT 243	Clinical Quality Management	3

Semester V

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
HIT 238	Healthcare Registries and Statistics	3
HIT 244	Healthcare Data in Reimbursement	3
HIT 248	Health Information Management and Leadership	3
HIT 250	Professional Practice Experience and HIT Seminar	2
REL 290	Medical Ethics	3