Health Information Technology A.A.S. (Credit degree)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares students for a career that places them right where the expanding arena of health care meets the cutting edge of technology. Health Information Technicians ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy and proper entry into computer systems. They also may use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs. Health Information Technicians (RHITs) often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research. RHITs may serve as cancer registrars, compiling and maintaining data on cancer patients. The Health Information Technology Program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program that integrates medical science, diagnosis and procedure coding systems, computer technology, and health care management.
Established in 1998
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Education Information
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 1808.00 Hours / 76.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,640.00 |
| Books | $5,797.00 |
| Fees | $2,152.00 |
| Total Cost | $18,589.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley application process. Meet with advisor to evaluate any eligible credits and create academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - High School Biology and algebra
- Other - Criminal Background Check, medical insurance
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Health Information Technology A.A.S. (Credit degree)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares students for a career that places them right where the expanding arena of health care meets the cutting edge of technology. Health Information Technicians ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy and proper entry into computer systems. They also may use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs. Health Information Technicians (RHITs) often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research. RHITs may serve as cancer registrars, compiling and maintaining data on cancer patients. The Health Information Technology Program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program that integrates medical science, diagnosis and procedure coding systems, computer technology, and health care management.
Established in 1998
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Education Information
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 1808.00 Hours / 76.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,640.00 |
| Books | $5,797.00 |
| Fees | $2,152.00 |
| Total Cost | $18,589.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley application process. Meet with advisor to evaluate any eligible credits and create academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - High School Biology and algebra
- Other - Criminal Background Check, medical insurance
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes