Health Information Technology, Associate of Science

Program Overview

Broward College's Associate of Science in Health Information Technology program prepares students for careers in healthcare settings as Health Information Technicians (HITs). The curriculum aligns with national certification requirements and provides eligibility for coding credentialing examinations. Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to code diagnoses and procedures, manage health records, and oversee department activities. The program utilizes various assessment methods and teaching strategies to ensure student success.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology program at Broward College is designed to prepare students for careers as health information technicians (HITs) in various healthcare settings. The program's curriculum aligns with the national certification requirements for Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT) and provides eligibility for AAPC or AHIMA coding credentialing examinations. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to code diagnoses and procedures, process, store, and retrieve health information in electronic and paper-based health records, and manage daily department activities.

Outline:

Semester 1:

• ENC1101: Composition I (3 credits)
• General Education Mathematics Core 1 (3 credits)
• HSC1531: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• BSC2085: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 credits)
• BSC2085L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1 credit)

Semester 2:

• HIM1000: Introduction to Health Information Technology Management (3 credits)
• BSC2086: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credits)
• BSC2086L: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (1 credit)
• HIM1260: Reimbursement Methodology (2 credits)
• AMH2020: History of the United States Since 1877 (3 credits)
• or POS2041: National Government (3 credits)

Semester 3:

• HIM1110: Health Data Concepts (3 credits)
• HIM1253C: Coding I (3 credits)
• General Education Speech (3 credits)
• HIM2433: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (3 credits)
• CGS1540C: Microsoft Access (3 credits)

Semester 4:

• HIM1800: Professional Practice Experience: Basic (1 credit)
• HIM2232C: Coding II (3 credits)
• HIM2728C: Coding III (3 credits)
• HIM2512: Supervision & Organizational Life (2 credits)
• HIM2652: Health Information Systems (3 credits)

Semester 5:

• HIM2214: Health Statistics (3 credits)
• HIM2500: Performance Improvement (2 credits)
• HIM2112C: Electronic Medical Record and Technology (3 credits)
• HIM2930: Transition Seminar (2 credits)

Semester 6:

• HIM2012: Health Records Law (3 credits)
• HIM2810: Professional Practice 2 (2 credits)
• General Education Humanities Core (3 credits)

Assessment:

The program utilizes various assessment methods to evaluate student learning and progress, including:

• Quizzes and exams
• Assignments and projects
• Clinical rotations and simulations
• Portfolio development

Teaching:

The program is delivered by experienced faculty who are experts in their respective fields. The teaching methods include:

• Lectures and discussions
• Hands-on training in computer labs
• Simulations and case studies
• Guest speakers from the healthcare industry

Careers:

Graduates of the program are qualified to pursue careers as:

• Health Information Technicians (HITs)
• Medical Coders
• Health Information Management Professionals
• Healthcare Data Analysts
• Clinical Documentation Specialists