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
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General education
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27.0
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Major requirements
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63.5
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Option requirements
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18.0
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Total credit hours required
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108.5
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General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)
Communications
| | English level I | 4.5 |
| | English level II | 4.5 |
Social sciences
Quantitative/numeracy skills
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.)
| 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 is the final course 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.)
| 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.
Curriculum Plan
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 |