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Health Information Technology

Health Information Technology

Associate Degree - Two Years

Program/Certificate Code: 10-530-1

This program is offered in Eau Claire and can be started in August or January. This program is eligible for Financial Aid.

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​Careers

  • Coding Specialist
  • Clinical Documentation Specialist
  • Data Quality Manager
  • Health Data Analyst
  • HIM Compliance Specialist
  • Insurance Claims Analyst
  • Medical Staff Coordinator
  • Patient Information Coordinator
  • Privacy Officer
  • Reimbursement Coordinator

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Continuing Education

Enhance your education and meet your CEU requirements through our continuing education or customized training offerings.

Description

If you are interested in combining an aptitude and interest in healthcare with computer technology, consider the Health Information Technology (HIT) program.

This program can prepare you for a role in the health information management (HIM) profession working "behind the scenes" (not in patient care) in healthcare settings:
• Collect, maintain, analyze, and disseminate clinical data
• Code medical information for research and reimbursement
• Apply legal regulations to maintain the confidentiality and security of patient data

Your program will include health information technology courses, professional practice experiences, technical information technology support courses, and general studies courses. Graduates are eligible to write the national certification examination offered by AHIMA to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - credentials required by employers for most positions in this field. The HIT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

HIT students and professionals are held to high standards. They must model professional behavior, ethics, and appearance. They must follow security, privacy, and confidentiality practices. They also apply organizational management techniques to improve the efficiency of departmental functions and services. It's a challenging, rewarding career area.

HIM professionals are in high demand throughout the country. You have opportunities!

Courses
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Minimum Program Credits Required - 67
Admissions Requirements

Admission Overview

The admissions process has been broken down into phases. Some programs only have one phase, while others have multiple phases.

Phase One: General Admission

  • If you have an international degree/diploma you must take the TOEFL® exam and receive a minimum score of 61 on the internet-based test, or 500 on the paper-based test. If you want to be included in a study group to prepare for the TOEFL exam contact Lynette Neibauer at 715-858-1892 or lneibauer@cvtc.edu.
  • Submit a Background Information Disclosure form, the Wisconsin Criminal History Single Name Record Request form, and a $20.00 background processing fee. View admission forms.

Entrance Assessment

An Associate Degree or higher may be used as a substitution for an Entrance Exam (transcript required).

COMPASS Reading: 80 (required for admission)
COMPASS Writing: 60 (required for admission)
COMPASS Pre-Algebra: 45 (required for admission)
ACT Reading: 18
ACT English: 18
ACT Math: 18

Phase Two

Students whose COMPASS® scores do not meet the minimum levels must re-test until they meet the required minimums.

Submit proof through a transcript that you have received a grade of C or better in the course(s) below.

  • Biology

Phase Three: Core Course Eligibility

Once you have successfully completed Phase One and Two you will either be accepted into your program, or placed on a waiting list if your program is full.

Applicants in the process of satisfying COMPASS® minimums and completing academic prerequisites coursework must submit a Core Course Eligibility Form (CCE Form) to the Admissions Office after all coursework is completed and grades have been processed.

Additional Requirements

A pre-entrance health history and physical examination must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses of this program. The Admissions Office will notify you at the appropriate time with a specified deadline.

International Students

See our International Students website for more information.

Estimated Costs

2012-2013 Tuition & Fees

View a breakdown of additional fees, on our Tuition & Fees page.

  • $116.90 per credit (resident)
  • $175.35 (out-of-state resident)

Estimated Term Costs

1st Term
$1,878
2nd Term
$2,027
Summer Term
$753
3rd Term
$2,023
4th Term
$1,771

Books

The figure below is an estimate of what you will pay for books throughout the duration of your program if you purchase your books through the CVTC bookstore. For more details visit www.efollet.com

Estimated Book Fees: $1,846

Additional Fees

Additional fees vary by program and may include tool boxes, shop/lab coats, safety glasses, parts room deposit, shirts, etc.

$260

Total Program Cost

The figure below is an estimate based on current tuition and fee rates and is intended for planning purposes only.

$10,557