Health Information Technology

Associate in Applied Science

Modes of Instruction

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Health Information Technicians are members of the healthcare team that organize and manage health information, including patient’s medical records. Health Information Technologists ensure that the information is classified and stored correctly, maintaining record quality, accuracy, and security. If you are interested in a career in healthcare and enjoy aspects of management, law, and computers, Health Information Technology might be right for you.

The Health Information Technology program is taught online, enabling students to complete the program on their own time. Students will complete a 40-hour professional practice experience in a healthcare setting during their final semester. This program follows the curriculum requirements as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and training.

For more information on our Health Information Technology program, call us today at (618) 545-3040.

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**Student Completion Rates**
	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Number of Students Enrolled	20	19	21	21
Number of Completers	5	2	3	2

"My experience in the KC HIT program as a nontraditional student was exceptional. The professors were dedicated, support was prompt, and the program provided essential career tools. I highly recommend KC to anyone considering this program."

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Program Details

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Curriculum

First Semester
BIOL-125	Human Biology	3.00
OFTC-150	Medical Terminology/Anatomy	3.00
CITA-151	Intro to Computer Applications	4.00
OFTC-256	Pharmacology-Med Billing & Coding	3.00
ENGL-101	English Composition	3.00
MATH-130	Intro. to Contemporary Mathematics	3.00
		19.00

Second Semester
OFTC-151	Introduction to Medical Records	3.00
OFTC-152	Advanced Medical Terminology/Anatomy	3.00
OFTC-253	Med Records Tech. I: Insurance Proc.	3.00
HITC-102	Health Records Systems	3.00
OFTC-260	Human Diseases (Pathophysiology)	3.00
OFTC-254	Med Tech II--ICD-10-CM	3.00
		18.00

Third Semester
HITC-103	Health Records Systems Lab	3.00
HITC-201	Health Data and Statistics	2.00
OFTC-257	Med Tech III-CPT/HCPCS	3.00
OFTC-258	Healthcare Reimbursement Methods	3.00
OFTC-285	Legal Aspects of Health Info Mngmnt	3.00
COMM-103	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3.00
		17.00

Fourth Semester
HITC-212	Quality Management	3.00
HITC-203	Management in Health Care	3.00
HITC-202	Professional Practicum I	2.00
HITC-214	HI in Non-Traditional Setting	2.00
HITC-213	Professional Practicum II	2.00
ECON-206	Principles of Microeconomics	3.00
		15.00

Cost

First Year
tuition (37 credit hours)	$5180.00
student services fees (37 credit hours)	$962.00
lab fee	$186.00
books (purchased at college bookstore)	$962.00
misc supplies	$50.00
	$7340.00

Second Year
tuition (32 credit hours)	$4480.00
student services fee (32 credit hours)	$832.00
lab fee	$466.00
books (purchased at college bookstore)	$832.00
misc supplies	$50.00
	$6660.00

The Health Information Technology accreditor of Kaskaskia College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for an associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235- 3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org. The Accreditation Statement must also include the CAHIIM Seal graphic in the form provided by CAHIIM.
The Mission of the Kaskaskia College Health Information Technology Program is to provide quality comprehensive educational opportunities that will prepare graduates to obtain employment and make positive contributions to the community through employment in the health care system.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Interpret and apply policies, standards, accreditation and regulatory requirements to the collection, organization, processing, management and protection of health information.
Analyze and demonstrate the use of technology applications in all aspects of health information.
Integrate leadership skills in the management of organizational resources including the evaluation and development of policies and procedures for health information services.

Students completing this degree must also complete curriculum requirements aligned with General Education Student Learning Outcomes.