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60 Doña Ana Community CollegeHealth InformationTechnologyAssociate of Applied Science DegreeCertificate of Completion: Health Information Technology(COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING CERTIFICATE LISTED ON PAGE 12)(575) 527-7579Health Information Technicians are counted among the many highly qualifiedhealth professionals necessary to meet the growing needs of the healthcareindustry. One of the things that sets this field apart is that there is littleor no direct contact with patients.The following are a sampling of the duties health information technicianstypically perform:• analyzing and evaluating health records that comply with health informationstandards and regulations;• compiling various types of administrative and health statistics for researchand public policy planning and assessment;• coding symptoms, diseases, operations, procedures, and other therapiesfor maximum reimbursement;• ensuring that health information is complete and available to legitimateusers while protecting patient privacy and information security;and• maintaining and utilizing a variety of health record indexes and storageand retrieval systems.DACC offers a rigorous course of study to prepare graduates for employmentas health information technicians. It includes computer literacy, professionalpractice skills, and life skills such as critical analytical thinking, problemsolving, and good study habits.Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have numerousoptions. Job prospects for HIT professionals are very good because theirskills are necessary throughout the entire healthcare industry. Typical worksettings are physician practices, hospitals, managed care organizations,long-term care facilities, behavioral health facilities, ambulatory care facilities,rehabilitation centers, home healthcare providers, pharmaceuticalcompanies, insurance companies, consulting and law firms, skilled nursingfacilities, and federal and state governmental agencies. Current salaryranges can be found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook at the U.S.Department of Labor web site: http://bls.govTo graduate from the HIT program, students must complete a cooperativework-experience component. Because this work takes place in a healthcaresetting, the employer/site may require students to complete and pass asecurity background check. Past criminal violations could prevent a studentfrom completing the degree or from obtaining employment in the field.Associate Degree (67–72 credits)NOTE: Courses with course prefixes appearing in italics are identical tothose offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.Core/General Education Requirements13 creditsengl 111g Rhetoric and Composition 4engl 203g Business and Professional Communication 3ororenglbot218g209Technical and Scientific CommunicationBusiness and Technical Communicationscomm 265G Principles of Human Communication3or ahs 101 Communication for Health Caremath 120 Intermediate Algebra 3Related/Professional Requirements17–18 creditsbot 110 Records Management 3bot 239 Personal Development (3)2–3or bmgt 201 Work Readiness and Preparation (2)c s 110 Computer Literacy3or oecs 105 Introduction to Computer Technologyhit/BOT 221 or222Cooperative Experience I or IINOTE: HIT (or BOT) 221 and 222 are restrictedto majors; a maximum of 6 credits of HIT/BOT221 and 222 may be applied toward a degree.3ororormgtbmgtbmgtstathl s201140240251g295Introduction to ManagementPrinciples of Supervision IHuman RelationsStatistics for Business & Behavioral SciencesFoundations of Public HealthTechnical/Major Requirements37–41 creditsAHS 202 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care 3BIOL 225 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I (4) 4–8+ BIOL 226 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II (4)OR BIOL 154 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology (4)BOT 208 Medical Office Procedures 3BOT 228 Medical Insurance Billing 3HIT 120 Health Information Introduction to3PharmacologyHIT 140 Health Information Introduction to3PathophysiologyHIT 150 Introduction to Medical Terminology3or AHS 120 Medical TerminologyHIT 158 Advanced Medical Terminology 3HIT 240 Health Information Quality Management 3HIT 248 Medical Coding I 3HIT 258 Medical Coding II 3hit 268 Health Information Systems 3Certificate of Completion:Health Information Technology (37–38 credits)NOTE: Courses with course prefixes appearing in italics are identical tothose offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.Core Requirements13 creditsengl 111g Rhetoric and Composition 4MATH 120 Intermediate Algebra 3comm 265G Principles of Human Communication3or ahs 101 Communication for Health Carec s 110 Computer Literacy3or oecs 105 Introduction to Microcomputer TechnologyRelated Requirements5–6 creditsbot 110 Records Management 3bot 239 Personal Development (3)2–3or bmgt 201 Work Readiness and Preparation (2)Technical Requirements19 creditsAHS 202 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care 3BIOL 154 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology 4BOT 208 Medical Office Procedures 333