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 credits |
| | English level II | 4.5 credits |
Social sciences
| | Social sciences | 4.5 credits |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Other
Major requirements for Health Information Technology Professional (63.5 credit hrs.)
| HIMS 1150 | Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics  | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1010 | Introduction to Health Information Technology | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1145 | Healthcare Applications I | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1510 | Working with EHR Systems | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1616 | Health Information Exchange | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 2940 | Health IT Capstone | 4.5 credits |
| | OR | |
| HITP 2981 | Health IT Internship | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 1002 | Introduction to Information Technology | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 1003 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 5.0 credits |
| INFO 1023 | Networking Essentials | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 1110 | Windows Operating Systems I | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 1111 | Linux Operating Systems I | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 1620 | Introduction to Database Design | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 2805 | Network and Information Security Basics | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 2808 | Boundary Protection | 4.5 credits |
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.)
Select 18.0 credit hours from the following:
| HIMS 1120 | Medical Terminology I | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1115 | Electronic Health Records (EHR) Lab Experience | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1310 | Principles of Healthcare Management | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1415 | Workflow Redesign I | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1511 | Workflow Redesign II | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1512 | Usability and Health Information Systems | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1615 | Install, Maintain, and Configure EHRs | 4.5 credits |
| HITP 1701 | Training EHR/HIT Users | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 1401 | Introduction to Data Center Management | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 2135 | Network Infrastructure | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 2439 | Mobile Application Development | 4.5 credits |
| INFO 2806 | Network Attacks, Intrusions, and Penetration Testing | 4.5 credits |
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.
See Curriculum Plan