Health Information Technology
Degree |
Academic Features | Course
Sequence | Program
Special Features | Faculty | Accreditation
| Frequently Asked Questions
| Career | Admissions
| Professional Organizations
DEGREE: Associate of Science
in Health Information Technology
ACADEMIC FEATURES:
A career in health information technology combines the disciplines of
medicine, information management, and computer technology within the health
care industry.
The registered health information technician (R.H.I.T.) performs a variety
of technical health information functions, including the following: analyzing
and technically evaluating health information for accuracy; compiling
administrative and health statistics; coding diagnoses as well as procedures
for reimbursement and databases; and creating disease registries for researchers.
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Student Darlene Horde is shown coding an inpatient health record. |
To become certified, students in the health information technology program
must successfully complete IU Northwest degree requirements for an associate
of science in health information technology and pass the certification
examination administered by the national professional association, the
American Health Information Management Association.
HEALTH INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY COURSE SEQUENCE
| Two-Year Sequence |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| Fall Semester |
| ENG |
W131 |
Elementary Composition I |
3 |
| PHSL |
P261 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| *AHLT |
M195 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| *AHLT |
M100 |
Intro to Health Care Delivery and |
|
| |
|
Health Information Management |
2 |
| CSCI |
A106 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 15 |
| Spring Semester |
| PHSL |
P262 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| PSY |
P101 |
Introductory Psychology I |
3 |
| *AHLT |
M101 |
Introduction to Health Records |
5 |
| *AHLT |
M107 |
Computer Applications in Health |
|
|
|
In Health Information Technology |
2 |
|
|
|
Total 14 |
| Summer I |
| *AHLT |
M102 |
Clinical Experience |
3 |
|
| Fall Semester |
| *AHLT |
M201 |
Coding and Classification Systems |
5 |
| *AHLT |
M202 |
Clinical Experience in Coding and |
|
|
|
Classification Systems |
5 |
| *AHLT |
M245 |
Health Record Law |
2 |
| *AHLT |
M205 |
Pathology |
3 |
| SOC |
S161 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
| Spring Semester |
| *AHLT |
M203 |
Health Care Delivery and Quality Management |
3 |
| *AHLT |
M204 |
Clinical Experience in Health Care |
|
|
|
Delivery & Quality Management |
2 |
| *AHLT |
M200 |
Supervision in Health Information Services |
2 |
| *AHLT |
M206 |
Reimbursement Principles in Health Care |
2 |
| BUS |
Z302 |
Managing Behavior in Organization |
3 |
| SPCH |
S121 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
|
|
Total 15 |
| *Core course: A grade of C (2.0) or higher is needed
before enrolling in subsequent core courses and before graduation.
A description of these courses can be found in the Indiana University
Northwest Bulletin. |
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PROGRAM
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Program first year may be completed on part-time basis, second
year is full time.
- Bachelor's degree in related fields available at both IUN and
IUPUI campus.
Two additional years are required.
- Certificate programs in related fields of coding and medical
transcription are available.
. Excellent job market for graduates in this field.
FACULTY FEATURES:
, M.S., R.H.I.A., C.C.S., FAHIMA, Professor and Program Director
Linda Galocy, B.S., R.H.I.A., Clinical
Coordinator
, B.S., R.H.I.A., Instructor
ACCREDITATION:
Fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics
and Information (CAHIIM).(www.cahiim.org)
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS:
Have questions about salary, employment opportunities, clinical practice,
the profession, or the curriculum? Call the faculty at:
Margaret Skurka
Linda Galocy
Patricia Wilson |
219-980-6654
219-980-6925
219-980-6924 |
CAREER OPTIONS: Registered health
information technicians are employed by hospitals, ambulatory and long-term
care facilities, home health agencies, clinics, and physicians' offices.
Job opportunities range from positions for health record analysts and
coders to careers as quality management and utilization management coordinators
and supervisors of health information functions.
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Graduate Deana Krygoske, Supervisor in Health Information Services. |
PROGRAM ADMISSION
PROCESS
- Apply and be admitted to Indiana University Northwest.
- After being admitted to the University, apply for the Health
Information Technology Program by obtaining an application
from the Office of Admission or the School of Allied Health Sciences.
- Submit an Allied Health Application by APRIL 1.
Admission to the program is based upon the applicant's high school and/or
previous college course work and a personal interview. A 2.0 minimum G.P.A.
for person's college credit is required. PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS:
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