H.I.M. Degree and Certificate Requirements 

Student working on computer 
  • Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificate of Achievement

Health Information Managment Technology - Associate in Applied Science - CO525

Course Sequence Total of 70 Semester Hours

The Health Information Management Technology Associate in Applied Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

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General education requirements - 16 Semester Hours

Major Core Requirements - 54 Semester Hours

Suggested Schedule

The following is a suggested guide for the student planning employment as a Health Information Technician after two years of college.

First Semester

Course Credit Hours
BIO 100 3
BIO 125 4
HIM 101 3
CIS 122 4
OFS 114 4
Total: 18 Credits

Summer Session

Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours
SPCH 101 3 MATH/SCIENCE Gen Ed. 3
HIM 111 3

Second Semester

Course Credit Hours
ENG 101 3
HIM 102 3
HIM 110 3
HIM 115 3
HIM 125 3
Total: 15 Credits

Third Semester

Course Credit Hours
BUS 120 3
HIM 210 3
HIM 215 3
HIM 230 3
HIM 120 3
Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Credit Hours
PSYCH 101 3
HIM 220 3
HIM 222 4
HIM 235 3
Total: 13 Credits

Medical Coding Specialist- Certificate of Achievement - CO520

Required Courses - 32 Semester Hours

 

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