Program Details

Institution: San Juan College
Level: Associates
Discipline: Computer Information Systems
Credit Hours Required: 65
Cost: Tuition: $25.00/credit hour Books: Other Materials: Clinical Experiences:

Description:
The HIT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management in collaboration with the American Health Information Management Association. Upon graduation, students are eligible to write the national certification exam; successful candidates earn to professional credential of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

This program is available by pre-selection only. Students may enroll in general education courses prior to admission to the program. A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in all HITP, PTAP, and pre-requisite courses determined by Accuplacer scores. Students must successfully complete HITP120, Introduction to Health Information Management, before being accepted into the program. There is a two-week (or 90 hour) clinical experience to be completed in the final year of the program and this may necessitate travel out of the Farmington area. The program is designed for those students working full-time, day jobs, therefore requiring six semesters and two summer sessions to complete the course work on a part-time basis. A two-year course rotation is also available for those students wanting full-time status. All HITP courses must be taken in sequence.

Delivery Method:
Computer Information Systems

Requirements:
High school or college minimum GPA of 2.75 College GPA is based on a minimum of 12 non-remedial credits and completed the SJC Accuplacer tests if fewer than 18 college credits have been earned, or if deemed necessary by advisor. 1. Obtain application to the program from the HIT office at (505)566-3597 2. Enroll as a student at San Juan College 3. Request Transcripts from high schools and other higher ed institutions attended 4. Take the Accuplacer tests if required 5. Submit the completed application materials to the HIT Department for review.

Required Courses:
ENGL111 - Freshman Composition - 3 credits COSC125 - Business Microcomputer Applications - 3 credits HITP110 - Medical Terminology - 3 credits BIOL112 - Human Body Structures and Functions - 4 credits HITP120 - Introduction to Health Information Technology - 3 credits ENGL218 - Advanced Technical Composition - 3 credits MATH114 - Mathematics for Health Careers - 3 credits OR MATH115 - Intermediate Algebra and Applications - 3 credits SPCH111 - Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits HITP185 - The Computerized Medical Office - 3 credits Elective - HITP125 is highly recommended - 3 credits HITP150 - Legal and Ethical Issues in HIM - 3 credits HITP160 - Pharmacology and Laboratory Procedures - 3 credits HITP170 - Physician Coding (CPT-4) - 3 credits HITP240 - Health Data Analysis and Quality Assessment - 4 credits HITP130 - Pathophysiology for Allied Health Students - 3 credits PSYC120 - Introduction to Psychology - 3 credits HITP200 - Coding Classification Systems I - 3 credits HITP230 - Reimbursement Methodologies - 3 credits HITP210 - Coding Classification Systems II - 3 credits HITP260 - Professional Practice Experience (90 Hours) - 2 credits HITP286 - Effective Healthcare Supervision - 3 credits HITP270 - HIT Seminar - 1 credit

For more information:
Program Web Site: http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/2203.asp

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