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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology
Admission Requirements
As of the Summer 2026 semester this program is no longer accepting new students. *As amended May 5, 2026*
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Requirements for Clinicals or Professional Practice Experience
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.
Degree Requirements
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:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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| BIO 105 | Human Structure and Function | 5 |
| BIO 290 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| 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
| 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 |