Health Information Technology Professional (HITAS)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Online

The implementation, configuration, and support of health information systems is vital in today's healthcare industry. This program instructs students on the management of health IT systems; quality improvement through meaningful use of health information technology; security and exchange of protected health information; and the creation of administrative efficiencies through these systems. Students completing this degree are prepared to work as health IT specialists in a clinical or acute care setting.

Graduation Requirements

General education	27.0
Major requirements	63.5
Option requirements	18.0
Total credit hours required	108.5

The degree option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.

General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)

Communications

	English level I	4.5
	English level II	4.5

See Communications course options

Social sciences

4.5

See Social Sciences Options

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH 1220

Business MathematicsONLINE

4.5

Other

HMRL 1010	Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1001	Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID	4.5

Major requirements for Health Information Technology Professional (63.5 credit hrs.)

Courses

HIMS 1150	Introduction to Medical Law and EthicsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HITP 1010	Introduction to Health Information TechnologyONLINE	4.5
HITP 1145	Healthcare Applications IONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HITP 1510	Working with EHR SystemsONLINE	4.5
HITP 1616	Health Information ExchangeONLINE	4.5
HITP 2940	Health IT Capstone	4.5
	OR
HITP 2981	Health IT Internship	4.5
INFO 1003	Introduction to Computer ProgrammingONLINEHYBRID	5.0
INFO 1011	Project ManagementONLINE	4.5
INFO 1023	Networking EssentialsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1110	Windows Operating Systems IONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1111	Linux Operating Systems IONLINE	4.5
INFO 1620	Introduction to Database DesignONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 2805	Network and Information Security BasicsONLINE	4.5
INFO 2808	Boundary ProtectionONLINE	4.5

HITP 2940 or HITP 2981 are the final courses for the program. Students should take one of these options only after completion of all other HITP requirements.

Options requirements for Health Information Technology Professional (18.0 credit hrs.)

Courses

HIMS 1120	Medical Terminology IONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HITP 1115	Electronic Health Records (EHR) Lab ExperienceONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HITP 1310	Principles of Healthcare ManagementONLINE	4.5
HITP 1415	Workflow Redesign IONLINE	4.5
HITP 1511	Workflow Redesign IIONLINE	4.5
HITP 1512	Usability and Health Information SystemsONLINE	4.5
HITP 1615	Install, Maintain, and Configure EHRsONLINE	4.5
HITP 1701	Training EHR/HIT UsersONLINE	4.5
INFO 1401	Introduction to Data Center ManagementONLINE	4.5
INFO 2135	Network InfrastructureONLINE	4.5
INFO 2439	Mobile Application Development	4.5
INFO 2806	Network Attacks, Intrusions, and Penetration TestingONLINE	4.5

Students need to meet with designated faculty to plan the remainder of the course of study. Students select from any of the courses listed here.

Suggested Course Guide

Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers in health information technology after two years of full-time study.

First Year

First quarter

	Gen. Ed.	4.5
INFO 1001	Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1003	Introduction to Computer ProgrammingONLINEHYBRID	5.0
Total Credit Hours:		14.0

Second quarter

HITP 1010	Introduction to Health Information TechnologyONLINE	4.5
INFO 1110	Windows Operating Systems IONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1620	Introduction to Database DesignONLINEHYBRID	4.5
Total Credit Hours:		13.5

Third quarter

HIMS 1150	Introduction to Medical Law and EthicsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HITP 1145	Healthcare Applications IONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1023	Networking EssentialsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
Total Credit Hours:		13.5

Fourth quarter

	Gen. Ed.	4.5
HITP 1510	Working with EHR SystemsONLINE	4.5
INFO 1011	Project ManagementONLINE	4.5
Total Credit Hours:		13.5

Second Year

Fifth quarter

HITP 1616	Health Information ExchangeONLINE	4.5
INFO 1111	Linux Operating Systems IONLINE	4.5
MATH 1220	Business MathematicsONLINE	4.5
Total Credit Hours:		13.5

Sixth quarter

HMRL 1010	Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 2805	Network and Information Security BasicsONLINE	4.5
	Option	4.5
Total Credit Hours:		13.5

Seventh quarter

INFO 2805	Network and Information Security BasicsONLINE	4.5
	Option	4.5
	Option	4.5
Total Credit Hours:		13.5

Eighth quarter

HITP 2940	Health IT Capstone	4.5
	OR
HITP 2981	Health IT Internship	4.5
	Option	4.5
	Social science elective	4.5
Total Credit Hours:		13.5