Associate in Applied Science Health Information Technology
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The document provides information on the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program offered by American College of Technology, including: - The program awards an AAS degree upon completion of 60 credits over 120 weeks and prepares students to work in healthcare facilities managing medical records. - Required courses cover topics like medical terminology, transcription, insurance billing and coding, administrative healthcare, medical law and HIPAA compliance, and electronic health records. - Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions like medical office assistant, health information clerk, medical transcriptionist, or medical biller and coder. - The total cost of tuition is $14,940 with additional estimated costs of $2,500 for course materials
Associate in Applied Science Health Information Technology
- 1. II. Associate of Applied Science Degree - AAS ♦ Health Information Technology CIP Code: 51.0707, 51.0710 Program Title: Completion Award: Contact Hours: Semester Credits: Program Duration: Cost Per Credit Hour: Course Materials and Fees: Total Cost of AAS Program: Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree 900 Outside Study Hours: 1,800 60 hours (including 15 semester credits of General Studies) 120 weeks $249 Total Tuition: $14,940 $125 Total Course Materials & Fees: $2,500** $17,440 (including course materials and fees) Program Description The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program prepares individuals to perform functions and processes in healthcare facilities related to managing, analyzing, and organizing patient medical records both electronic health records and paper-based health records. The primary program focus is ensuring the quality of medical records by verifying completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. The graduate will demonstrate the basic understanding of the electronic healthcare record, medical law and HIPAA standards, insurance billing and coding practices, abstraction of data, general office duties, and customer service. Program Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to: Understand medical terms related to common diseases and pathology by utilizing the learned foundations of medical word structure and abbreviations. Transcribe, proofread, and edit various forms of health related information including, but not limited to, correspondence, ambulatory reports, history and physical exams, operative reports, and discharge summaries utilizing standard formatting. Understand all types of insurance plans, filing guidelines, precertification and authorization procedures, and perform basic procedure and diagnostic coding for reimbursement. Perform general office duties relating to communication, supply and equipment maintenance, financial management, mail handling, and employment laws. Comply with HIPAA standards in relationship to administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, ensure adherence to medical, legal, and ethical standards, and understand penalties associated with HIPAA. Manipulate and manage medical records and databases for the purpose of patient demographic information, scheduling, documentation, and financial obligations as well as all general practice record keeping utilizing software applications. Identify the core functions/capabilities of an electronic health record, understand how accuracy, completeness, and currency of summary lists is best maintained in the electronic health record, and how to utilize an electronic health record to facilitate secure and confidential communications. Potential Employment Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should possess the knowledge and skills required for employment as a Medical Office Assistant, Healthcare Access Associate, Health Information Clerk or focus on specialized entry-level positions such as Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Biller and Coder, or other similar positions within the healthcare field. * ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given course before progressing to the next course in the sequence. 75
- 2. Required Courses CIS-100 Information Technology and Distance Learning Credits 3 Text: Title: Introduction to Web-based Learning Author(s): Christopher B. Balthrop, Lute Atieh Text: Title: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2011: Introductory, 13th Edition Author(s): June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja ISBN-10: 0538744820 ISBN-13: 9780538744829 Copyright: ©2011 Published Text: Title: Windows 7 Product Guide Author(s): Microsoft Corporation Course Materials: $125.00 CIS-110 Integrated Business Applications 3 Text: Title: Microsoft Office 2010: Introductory, 1st Edition Authors: Gary B. Shelly, Misty E. Vermaat ISBN-10: 1439078386 ISBN-13: 9781439078389 Copyright: ©2010 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-100 Introduction to Healthcare 3* Text: Title: Introduction to Health Care, 2nd Edition Author(s): Joyce Mitchell, Lee Haroun ISBN-10: 1401891551 ISBN-13: 9781401891558 Copyright: ©2007 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-110 Medical Terminology I 3 Text: Title: Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 6th Edition Author(s): Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder ISBN-10: 1418072524 ISBN-13: 9781418072520 Copyright: ©2009 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-120 Medical Terminology II 3* Text: Title: Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 6th Edition Author(s): Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder ISBN-10: 1418072524 ISBN-13: 9781418072520 Copyright: ©2009 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-130 Medical Transcription/Editing I 3 Text: Title: Hillcrest Medical Center: Beginning Medical Transcription, 7th Edition Author(s): Patricia Ireland, Carolyn K. Stein ISBN-10: 143544115X ISBN-13: 9781435441156 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-140 Medical Transcription/Editing II 3 Text: Title: Hillcrest Medical Center: Beginning Medical Transcription, 7th Edition Author(s): Patricia Ireland, Carolyn K. Stein ISBN-10: 143544115X ISBN-13: 9781435441156 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-150 Understanding Health Insurance 3 Text: Title: A Guide to Health Insurance Billing, 3rd Edition Author(s):Marie A. Moisio ISBN-10: 1435492986 ISBN-13: 9781435492981 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-160 Insurance Billing and Coding 3* 76
- 3. Text: Title: A Guide to Health Insurance Billing, 3rd Edition Author(s):Marie A. Moisio ISBN-10: 1435492986 ISBN-13: 9781435492981 Copyright: ©2011 Published Text: Title: CPT Plus! 2011 Coder's Choice Author(s): PMIC ISBN: 9781570666384 Copyright: 2011 Text: Title: ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 & 2, 2011 Professional Edition Author(s): Carol Buck ISBN: 9781437702101 Copyright: 2011 Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-200 Administrative Healthcare I 3 Text: Title: Administrative Medical Assisting, 6th Edition Author(s): Marilyn T. Fordney, Linda L. French, Joan J. Follis ISBN-10: 1418064114 ISBN-13: 9781418064112 Copyright: ©2008 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-210 Administrative Healthcare II 3* Text: Title: Administrative Medical Assisting, 6th Edition Author(s): Marilyn T. Fordney, Linda L. French, Joan J. Follis ISBN-10: 1418064114 ISBN-13: 9781418064112 Copyright: ©2008 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-220 Medical Law and HIPAA Compliance 3 Text: Title: HIPAA for Health Care Professionals, 1st Edition Author(s): Carole Krager, Dan Krager ISBN-10: 1418080535 ISBN-13: 9781418080532 Copyright: ©2008 Published Text: Title: Law, Liability, and Ethics for Medical Office Professionals, 5th Edition Author(s): Myrtle R. Flight, Michael R. Meacham ISBN-10: 1428359419 ISBN-13: 9781428359413 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-230 Health Information Management I 3 Text: Title: Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices, 2nd Edition Author(s): Michelle A. Green, Mary Jo Bowie ISBN-10: 1439060185 ISBN-13: 9781439060186 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 HIT-240 Health Information Management II 3 Text: Title: Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices, 2nd Edition Author(s): Michelle A. Green, Mary Jo Bowie ISBN-10: 1439060185 ISBN-13: 9781439060186 Copyright: ©2011 Published Text: Title: Introduction to Health Care, 2nd Edition Author(s): Joyce Mitchell, Lee Haroun ISBN-10: 1401891551 ISBN-13: 9781401891558 Copyright: ©2007 Published Course Materials: $125.00 77
- 4. HIT-250 Electronic Health Records 3* Text: Title: Using the Electronic Health Record in the Healthcare Provider Practice, 1st Edition Author(s): Shirley Eichenwald Maki, Bonnie Petterson ISBN-10: 1418049883 ISBN-13: 9781418049881 Copyright: ©2008 Published Course Materials: $125.00 General Education Courses GEC-100 Basic English and Communications Credits 3 Text: Title: English and Business Communication Author(s): Pat Cuchens E-Book provided by American College of Technology Course Materials: $125.00 GBC-110 Business Communication Text: th 3 Title: Business Communication, 8 Edition Authors: A. C. “Buddy” Krizan, Patricia Merrier, Joyce P. Logan, Karen Schneiter Williams ISBN-10: 1439080151 ISBN-13: 9781439080153 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 GBM-200 Business Math 3 Text: Title: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers, 5th Edition Author(s): Robert Brechner ISBN-10: 0324568495 ISBN-13: 9780324568493 Copyright: ©2009 Published Course Materials: $125.00 GCA-200 College Algebra 3 Text: Title: College Algebra Concepts & Contexts Author(s): James Steward, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson, Phyllis Panman ISBN-10: 049539789 ISBN-13: 9780495387893 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 GGS-200 Global Sociology 3* Text: Title: Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials, 8th Edition Author(s): Diana Kendall ISBN-10: 1111305501 ISBN-13: 9781111305505 Copyright: ©2012 Published Course Materials: $125.00 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Total Credits: 60 Graduation Requirements In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed, submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension. Students must also complete the proctored Degree Exit Examination for this program to graduate. Students can complete a course with a grade of “D” or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of “C” or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration or an additional year of the published length whichever is less. * This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored Examination Policy and Procedure in the College Catalog or on the website at: www.acot.edu/policies.htm ** For a detailed breakdown and description of the course materials, please refer to Course Materials under the Student Services section of the catalog. 78