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Colorado Technical University, the highest ranking school below, will train students through its health information technology programs to become health information workers, medical billing specialists, medical coders, medical informatics specialists, etc. and set them up well for future employment. At present, there are 170,580 people employed as medical records and health information technicians alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $33,880. Database administrators make on average $74,290 per year and there are about 108,080 of them employed today according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Associate's (ASIHIT) - Information Technology

The ASIT degree program is designed to help you develop practical, real-world technology skills from instructors who are also IT professionals. You can also complete important undergraduate foundation studies in areas including English, math and science, as well as the course requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) or Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management (BSISM) degree programs.

Prereq GPA

2.75

Prereq Degree

high school graduation or equivalency

Special Instructions

ENGL112, English Composition II, is a prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level courses. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the appropriate Director of Education, Dean or Chair.

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Every institution has its own rules regarding transferability of credits and recognition of coursework/degrees from another institution. The awarding of credit for and recognition of coursework/degrees completed at any other institution is at the sole discretion of the receiving institution. No one at the School implied or made any representation or guarantee that coursework completed at another institution would transfer to the School. Additionally, no one at the School implied, promised, or guaranteed that any credits earned at the School will transfer to or be accepted by any other institution. I understand there is a meaningful possibility that some or all credits earned at the School will not transfer to or be recognized by other institutions, and that it is my responsibility to find out in advance of enrollment whether a different institution will recognize coursework/degrees or accept credits earned at the School.

Courses

Web Development I »

Problem Solving Concepts With C++ »

Creating Academic and Professional Success »

Introduction to the Design Process »

PROG Electives »

Fundamentals of Database Systems »

Introduction to Computer Security »

Client/Server Operating Systems »

Introduction to Networking »

Discrete Mathematics »


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Associate in Health Information Technology

Healthcare is the largest industry in the U.S., and there is enormous demand for skilled health information technology professionals to design, operate, and maintain the technology that makes the healthcare system run. There's a strong career outlook for health information technologists like clinical coders, data analysts, patient information coordinators, and health record technicians. Your DeVry University education will help you gain these specialized technology skills, so you'll be qualified to work in hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, and other medical or mental health facilities, as well as for pharmaceutical companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and vendor firms.

Prereq GPA

Applicants are accepted if they meet at least one of the follow- ing criteria: • Have earned a qualifying associate degree or higher from a DeVry-approved post-secondary institution. • Have completed an appropriate amount of qualifying college- level

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Credit Transfer Restrictions

An applicant seeking to transfer credit from another institution must request a credit evaluation prior to beginning the frst class at DeVry and must provide an offcial transcript from the institution where the credit was earned. DeVry may require a catalog or additional material or, if credits were earned at a foreign institution, a credit evaluation by an approved external evaluation service. A maximum of 80 DeVry credit hours may be awarded for lower-division or community college courses. In Oregon, a maximum of 50 percent of a bac- calaureate program’s credit hours may be transferred from insti- tutions not offering baccalaureate degrees. Transfer credit maxi- mums are also subject to DeVry’s residence requirement for the chosen program. (See Graduation Requirements.) Students attend- ing DeVry who seek to earn credit at another institution for transfer to DeVry must have approval to do so in advance from a DeVry academic administrator.

Courses

Fundamentals of Pathophysiology »

Pharmacology and Medical Treatment »

Basic Medical Terminology »

Introduction to Health Services and Information Systems »

Health Information Processes with Lab »

Health Information Fundamentals Practicum »

International Classification of Diseases Coding I with Lab »

International Classification of Diseases Coding II with Lab »

Current Procedural Terminology Coding with Lab »

Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Information »

Data Applications and Healthcare Quality with Lab »

Health Insurance and Reimbursement »

Health Information Practicum Capstone »

Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions »

Career Development »

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving »

Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab »

Basic Algebra »

Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab »

Computer Applications for Business with Lab »


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Subject Areas	25

Health Information Technology A.A.S.

The health information technology program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in analytical, technical and management skills associated with health information. Through practical approaches and professional domains, students will acquire the essential entry-level competencies to support the principles and management of health information and technologies.

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Transfer credit will not be granted for designated capstone courses in the university's academic programs. Credits earned at accredited business or technical schools, colleges, or universities may be transferred to National American University based on comparability of subject matter, applicability of the credit earned to the student's program, and if the student earned a final grade of "C" or better. Credit transfer may be restricted to that which has been completed within a recent time period. Students wishing to transfer credits must see that an official transcript of those credits is sent to the registrar. Transfer credits are also subject to the university's residency requirements.

Courses

Health Information Systems »

Introduction to US Healthcare Delivery »

Introduction to Health Information Management »

International Classification of Diseases Coding I with Lab »

International Classification of Diseases Coding II with Lab »

Current Procedural Terminology Coding with Lab »

Healthcare Data Quality and Management »

Healthcare Reimbursement »

Health Information Management and Supervision »

Health Information Technology Practicum »

Medical Terminology »

Human Pharmacology »

Medical Law and Ethics »

Essentials of Pathophysiology I »

Essentials of Pathophysiology II »

Composition I »

Composition II »

Speech »

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology with Lab »

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving »

Strategies for Success »

Career Management »

Introduction to CIS or CI Elective »


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Subject Areas	57

Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology

Upon completion of the program in Health Information Technology, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical records departments of hospitals, ambulatory and long-term care facilities, psychiatric facilities, insurance companies, and state and federal agencies. In these venues, students will be prepared to analyze health data for completeness, accuracy, and quality. They will code health data and deal with medical and legal issues regarding health records and quality improvement. Job titles include coding specialist, medical records technician, medical transcriptionist, intake coordinator, and unit coordinator. A practicum is required in the fourth semester. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 200 hours proctored experience in varied health-care settings.

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent. (GED)

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Submit official transcripts of courses completed at other schools. If courses are accepted in transfer, monetary adjustments will be made.

Courses

Information Literacy »

Law and Ethics in Medicine »

English Composition »

Math for Business and Finance »

Introduction to Biology »

Medical Information Management and Office Practice »

Nutrition »