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Health Information Management (152) |
Associate of Applied Science: Health Information Management |
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Health Information Management (HIM) can lead to careers in hospitals, nursing homes, insurance companies, consulting firms, and many other health related facilities. Graduates may seek positions as medical records technicians, coders, health information specialists, and similar designations.
Entrance requirements for this program include high school graduation or a GED, BIO 141, ENG 111, and successful completion of MTH 3 (or MTH 1) or MTE 1-3, and MTH 5 (or MTH 95) or MTE 4-5; or equivalent. The program has a selective admission process for each fall semester cohort. Additional information about the admission process and program requirements is available online at tcc.edu (search keywords "HIM Program Packet").
Individuals in the Health Information Management program may elect to pursue professional certification following completion of the A.A.S. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) offers an examination toward the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), available to graduates of the HIM program.
The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM ) 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 235-3255, www.cahiim.org/. |
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✫BIO 141 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
| 4 | NAS 2 or acceptable NAS 2 Challenge Exam score | None |
✫ENG 111 |
College Composition I
| 3 | Qualifying Placement Test score, ENF 1, ENF 2 or equivalent | None |
✦HIM 101 |
Health Information Technology I
| 4 | Admission into program | None |
HLT 143 |
Medical Terminology I
| 3 | None | None |
✦SDV 101 |
Orientation to Health Care
| 1 | None | None |
Semester Total: 15 |
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BIO 142 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II
| 4 | BIO 141 | None |
HIM 110 | Introduction to Human Pathology
| 3 | Admission into program, BIO 141 and HLT 143 | None |
HIM 151 | Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management
| 2 | Admission into program | None |
HIM 220 | Health Statistics
| 2 | Admission into program | None |
HIM 253 | Health Records Coding
| 4 | Admission into program and BIO 141 | None |
Semester Total: 15 |
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HIM 103 | Health Information Technology II
| 2 | Admission into program and HIM 101 | None |
HIM 249 | Supervision and Management Practices
| 3 | Admission into program and HIM 101 | None |
HIM 260 | Pharmacology for Health Information Technology
| 2 | Admission into program, BIO 141 and HLT 143 | None |
Semester Total: 7 |
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✴HIM 190 | Coordinated Internship in Health Information Management
| 2 | Admission into program | None |
HIM 226 | Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation
| 2 | Admission into program | None |
HIM 229 | Performance Improvement in Health Care Settings
| 2 | Admission into program and HIM 101 | None |
HIM 254 | Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
| 4 | Admission into program | None |
ITE 141 | Microcomputer Software: Spreadsheets
| 1 | None | None |
___________ | Social Science Elective 1
| 3 | | |
Semester Total: 14 |
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HIM 215 | Health Data Classification Systems
| 5 | Admission into program | None |
HIM 230 | Information Systems and Technology in Health Care
| 3 | Admission into program | None |
✴HIM 290 | Coordinated Internship in Health Information Management
| 3 | Admission into program | None |
HIM 298 | Seminar and Project in Health Information Management
| 2 | Admission into program | None |
___________ | Humanities Elective 1
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Semester Total: 16 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 67
1Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
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✦ Gateway Course - A course that serves as an introduction to the program and is typically offered early in the program. |
✫ Critical Course - A course faculty have identified as one that students should complete successfully, with a high level of understanding and comprehension, to progress in the program. |
❖ Milestone Course - Key intervals of program completion, if applicable. |
✴ Experiential Learning - A course where students can expect hands-on experiences and/or practical exposure opportunities which could be in or out of the classroom. |
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