Program Details
Career Program
Health Information Technology
Program Information:
Associate of Applied Science
Faculty Advisor: Anne Marani · Phone: 410-386-8265 · Email: amarani@carrollcc.edu
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology is designed to prepare students for employment as health information technicians in hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory care facilities, physician offices, home health agencies and other facilities, which create and/or evaluate health records. This program of study is designed to combine general education and specialized courses to meet employment requirements in Health Information Technology. Students are expected to complete a core of General Education requirements in addition to the program requirements.
All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
Program Requirements/Recommended Course Sequence
| BIOL-105 | Biological and Physical Science | 4 credits |
| CIS-101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 credits |
| HIT-111 | Medical Terminology | 3 credits |
| HIT-112 | Healthcare Data Content and Structure | 3 credits |
| HIT-115 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 4 credits |
| HIT-121 | Basic Diagnostic Coding | 3 credits |
| HIT-122 | Basic Procedure Coding | 3 credits |
| HIT-201 | Computer Applications in Healthcare | 3 credits |
| HIT-222 | Advanced Coding Concepts | 6 credits |
| HIT-225 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 credits |
| HIT-223 | Reimbursement Methodologies | 3 credits |
| HIT-270 | Professional Practice in Health Information Technology |
1 credit |
General Education Requirements:
| Arts and Humanities | 3 credits |
| English Composition and Literature | 6 credits |
| Emerging Issues (HLTH-101 The Science and Theory of Health and Wellness recommended) |
3 credits |
| Mathematics (MATH-115 Introduction to Statistical Methods recommended) |
3 - 5 credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science or Arts and Humanities | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 60 - 62 |
Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium: Degree awarded by Carroll Community College.
