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Associate of Applied Science

Health Information Technology

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HIT Program Highlights

Prepare to start making a difference with a health information technology degree.

Health information technology (HIT) professionals have skills and competencies in health data management, information policy, information systems, administrative and clinical workflow. HIM is focused on operations management, which is crucial to ensuring an accurate and complete medical record, as well as cost-effective information processing. HIM professionals are prepared for the acute care environment and are often part of the information technology staff and clinical informatics professionals responsible for the electronic health record.

The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential assures employers that the credentialed graduate has the expected professional knowledge and skills relevant to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare. This is an open enrollment program. Completion of all graduation requirements will enable the student to sit for the National Certification (RHIT) Examination.

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60

Credit Hours

2

Years (Avg.)

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Health Information Technology classes are taught exclusively through Baker Online. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.

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Why Earn a Health Information Technology Degree?

A health information technician is a skilled professional responsible for maintaining, organizing and producing medical information. The health information technology curriculum prepares students for employment in any healthcare setting. Health information technology professionals enjoy a broad selection of job opportunities and options for professional growth and work in a multitude of settings throughout the healthcare industry, including hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, governmental agencies and home care providers. With a degree in health information technology, graduates can be employed as a health data analyst, insurance claims analyst, records technician specialist, clinical coding specialist, physician practice manager or patient information coordinator.

Health Information Technology Curriculum

The Baker College Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology is a two-year program consisting of 60 credit hours (48 hours of major courses and 12 general education requirements). Our curriculum includes human anatomy and physiology, coding courses, medical terminology, and a 120-hour capstone work experience.

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Sample Courses

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Description
Focuses on the essential study of the body and associated terminology with a view toward the structure and function of the body parts, organs and systems and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab is required.

Coding II ICD

Description
Application of advanced ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and conventions. Projects will include the hands-on coding of actual medical records and computerized coding systems. Must complete with a B- or better.

Health Information Technology Professional Practice Experience

Description
Provides students with a 120-hour, supervised, learning experience in a healthcare facility. Through this unpaid capstone work experience, students will perform health information functions, procedures and interact with professionals in the healthcare field. Students must achieve 80% or better in all coursework and 80% or better on all evaluations to receive credit for this course.
Extended Reality Learning

Take your learning to a whole new level.

The College of Health Science is proud to offer courses that include Extended Reality (XR) learning. These experiences provide immersive, hands-on learning that will prepare you for a successful career in the healthcare field.

Outcomes & Performance

The mission of the health information technology program is to provide students with the opportunity to build on knowledge and develop the skills necessary to be employed as a health information management (HIM) professional.

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Program Handbook

The handbook for this program is available in the latest edition of the Catalog/Student Handbook.

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Accreditation

The health information technology associate degree at Baker College Online is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate Degree Program in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed to the following:

CAHIIM
200 East Randolph Street, Ste. 5100
Chicago, Illinois 60601/ www.cahiim.org/ 312-235-3255
info@cahiim.org

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This page was last revised on March 19, 2025.
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On Campus Unavailable

Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.

For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.

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Available on Baker Online

Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.

100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters

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Unavailable on Online Live

Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.

For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.

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