The AAS in Health Information Technology is designed as a program for students interested
in the field of health care information systems; health information privacy and security;
compliance with medical reimbursement laws and regulations; management of health information.
Pathways for certification may be completed through National Healthcareer Association
for CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist), CEHRS (Certified Electronic Health
Records Specialist), and CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant). Upon completion
of the program, there are many external credentials that students may pursue, if they
so choose. Credentials can be obtained through external entities such as the American
Academy of Professional Coders and American Health Information Management Association.
| Foundational Courses |
Credit Hours |
| ALH 116 Medical Terminology |
3 |
| ENG 110 Writing I |
3 |
| CIS 101 Computers for Learning |
3 |
| CIS 201 Computer Applications in Business |
3 |
| Civics: Select three (3) credit hours |
- HST 121 Survey of US History to 1877 OR
- HST 122 US History Since 1877 OR
- PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship
|
3 |
| PSY 121 Introductory Psychology |
3 |
| WES 101 Mike Rowe Works (MRW) Work Ethic Certification |
1 |
| Total Foundational Course Hours |
19 |
| The Foundations block constitutes preparatory courses necessary for completing a college
education and should therefore be completed as soon as possible. |
| Health Information Technology Core |
Credit Hours |
| HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology |
3 |
| HIT 190 Principals of Healthcare Reimbursement |
3 |
| HIT 200 Comparative Health Records Systems |
3 |
| HIT 260 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare |
3 |
|
HIT Capstone course
HIT 298 Professional Practice Experience OR
HIT 299 Medical Assistant Practicum
|
3 |
| Total Health Information Technology Core Hours |
15 |
Medical Assistant Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology – Medical Assistant
option is designed to prepare students for a career in medical assisting performing
clinical or administrative duties in medical clinics or hospitals. This academic guide
is based on the 2022-2023 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The time
to complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number
of classes taken per semester, etc.
| Medical Assistant Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| ALH 130 Math Skills for Allied Health |
2 |
| CFD 110 Health, Safety and Nutrition |
3 |
| HIT 170 Electronic Health Records |
3 |
| HIT 180 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Information Technology |
3 |
| HIT 230 Records Management |
3 |
| HIT 270 Medical Assistant Office Procedures |
3 |
| HIT 280 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures |
3 |
| HIT 290 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures |
3 |
| Electives - 6 credit hours (Choose two classes from the following):
|
6 |
| Total Medical Assistant Hours |
29 |
Medical Coding Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology – Medical Coding
option is designed to prepare students for a career in medical coding, medical auditing,
and medical coding education in medical clinics or hospitals. This academic guide
is based on the 2022-2023 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The time
to complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number
of classes taken per semester, etc.
| Medical Coding Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| ALH 130 Math Skills for Allied Health |
2 |
| HIT 110 Diagnosis Coding I |
3 |
| HIT 150 Outpatient Procedure Coding |
3 |
| HIT 170 Electronic Health Records |
3 |
| HIT 180 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Information Technology |
3 |
|
HIT 201 Healthcare Quality Management
|
3 |
| HIT 202 Healthcare Payer Performance |
3 |
| HIT 210 Diagnostic Coding II |
3 |
| HIT 230 Records Management |
3 |
| HIT 250 Inpatient Procedure Coding |
3 |
| Total Medical Coding Hours |
29 |
Healthcare Data Analytics Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology – Healthcare Data
Analytics option is designed to prepare students for a career in health information
management in medical clinics or hospitals conducting analysis of services provided,
diagnoses treated, resources used, etc. This academic guide is based on the 2022-2023
Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The time to complete the degree will
vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number of classes taken per semester,
etc.
| Healthcare Data Analytics Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| COM 115 Health, Safety and Nutrition |
3 |
| MTH 136 Pre-Calculus I: Algebra |
3 |
| QBA 237 Basic Business Statistics |
3 |
|
HIT 201 Healthcare Quality Management
|
3 |
| HIT 202 Healthcare Payer Performance |
3 |
| HIT 203 Healthcare Management and Leadership |
3 |
| HIT 204 Healthcare Statistics (using Excel) |
3 |
| HIT 262 Healthcare Compliance |
3 |
| Electives - 6 credit hours (Choose two classes from the following):
|
6 |
| Total Healthcare Data Analytics Hours |
30 |
Healthcare Reimbursements Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology – Healthcare Reimbursement
option is designed to prepare students for a career in medical billing, reimbursement,
or patient accounts in medical clinics or hospitals. This academic guide is based
on the 2022-2023 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The time to complete
the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number of classes
taken per semester, etc.
| Healthcare Reimbursements Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| ALH 130 Math Skills for Allied Health |
2 |
| HIT 170 Electronic Health Records |
3 |
| HIT 192 Healthcare Revenue Cycle I |
3 |
| HIT 194 Healthcare Revenue Cycle II |
3 |
| HIT 196 Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies |
3 |
| HIT 198 Reimbursement Diagnostic and Procedural Groupings |
3 |
| HIT 202 Healthcare Payer Performance |
3 |
| HIT 203 Healthcare Management and Leadership |
3 |
| HIT 262 Healthcare Compliance |
3 |
| Elective - 3 credit hours (Choose one class from the following):
|
3 |
| Total Healthcare Reimbursements Hours |
29 |
| Health Information Technology (AAS) Degree |
Credit Hours |
| Total Hours Required |
63 or 64 (depends on Option pursued) |
Courses taken under the pass/not pass option cannot be used to satisfy general education,
professional education or specific degree requirements except as noted in the pass/not
pass policy.
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses
to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy
specific degree requirements for bachelor degrees.
