Health Information Technology (Includes Billing and Coding)
Associate of Science
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Associate of Science
While the college does not require a COVID-19 vaccination at this time, Health Sciences programs are required by the state of Florida and national accrediting bodies to provide instruction in clinical healthcare settings. These clinical facilities set the compliance rules (i.e. immunizations, drug screenings, and fitness for duty) that students must meet to be eligible for instruction at these sites. At this time, If you decide not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination (or any other required immunization or screening), you will not be able to complete a Health Science Program. If you have any questions about these requirements, please speak to your admissions counselor.
As a health information professional, you can help patients by ensuring that their medical records are accurate and secure. HIT professionals play a vital role in improving healthcare delivery, reducing medical errors, and enabling the safe sharing of medical information from doctor to patient and doctor to doctor.
The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology program prepares the student for employment in the health information management field, and students are eligible to sit for the national certifying examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The program will also provide the student the eligibility to sit for the AAPC or AHIMA coding credentialing examinations. Responsibilities include coding of diagnoses and procedures; as well as processing, storage, and retrieval of health information in either paper or electronic health records. Areas covered in the course work include, but are not limited to, the confidentiality of protected health information, health information and electronic health records systems, legal aspects, statistical reporting, reimbursement methodology, healthcare informatics, performance improvement, and supervision of daily department activities comprise other functions taught in the program.
The Associate of Science (AS) in Health Information Technology program prepares students for employment in the health information management field by providing them with the knowledge and skills to become certified as Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT), and AAPC and/or AHIMA coders as well.
A Health Information career is right for you if you:
Health information (HI) professionals are highly trained in the latest information management technology applications. They understand the workflow process in healthcare provider organizations, from large hospital systems to private physician practices, and are vital to the daily operations management of health information and electronic health records (EHRs). They ensure a patient's health information is complete, accurate, and protected.
Health Information 101 |AHIMA. (n.d.). Retrieved June 2, 2022
Students must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA to be considered for the program and maintain a GPA of 2.0 throughout the program.
To be successful in the HIT program, you will need:
Mission Statement
The mission of the 70-credit Associate of Science in Health Information Technology Management is to prepare competent, ethical, and culturally sensitive entry-level Health Information Technology Professionals capable of functioning in ever-changing healthcare delivery, health informatics, and information management systems as a result of being dedicated to lifelong self-directed learning. The program exists to provide a technical education program to all segments of the community that is committed to quality instruction delivered by dedicated faculty engaged in continued professional development.
The program is committed to accomplishing its mission through the use of effective and diverse instructional methods that encompass traditional as well as technology-based strategies (e-learning including online courses, podcasting, virtual labs, lab simulation activities, student self-paced learning, video conferencing, etc.).
Course Format
Most of the HIT courses offered by Broward College are fully online except for the two required Professional Practice Experience courses (HIM1800 and HIM2810).
All required non-HIT courses are offered in a variety of formats on several campuses.
While this mixed approach provides students with a variety of options to complete their degree, it also requires a great deal of self-direction and time management on the part of the student. HIT students are required to consult with their advisor(s) about choosing the academic options that work best for them.
Program Length
The HIT program is designed to be completed in five (5) terms for full-time students (not including the 13 credit hours of prerequisites).
The two (2) Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length, and the one required summer term is only 12 weeks.
HIT Cohort Model
HIT students are organized as cohorts, groups of students who take all of their HIT courses together. People learn better in groups, and cohorts also build community, teach accountability, foster leadership skills, and encourage communication.
Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better
Program Number: 2179
Campus Offered: Fully Online
Program Starts: August
APPLICATION PERIOD: Apply by June 30
2022 - 2023 Application Criteria
Course Number | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
BSC2085 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 credits |
BSC2085L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 credit |
HSC1531 | Medical Terminology | 3 credits |
GE Math | STA2023 Recommended | 3 credits |
ENC1101 | Composition I | 3 credits |
All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.
Second-Year HIT Applicants:
Students who are matriculating from Sheridan Technical College or Atlantic Technical College.
All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.
2022 - 2023 Application Selection Criteria
Important Note: Beginning in August 2021, the AS in Health Information Technology program will be offered fully online.
Additional Information:
Number of Accepted Students
August 2022:
Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.
Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.
The Health Information Technology Program is a challenging program that prepares you to enter the healthcare field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an 8 percent increase in jobs for health information technicians from 2019 to 2029.
See the career path for HIT professionals
Health Information Technology (HIT) graduates perform a variety of technical health information management functions including:
The skillset learned in this program will open the doors for a variety of career paths, such as:
The majority of health information practitioners work in acute care hospitals, ambulatory, long-term, and mental health facilities, physician practices, vendors, state and federal agencies, insurance companies, and colleges. Some are self-employed in businesses such as transcription services, billing services, and consulting. Employment opportunities are extensive in both traditional and non-traditional healthcare settings.
For more information on Health Information Technology, try these sites:
Health Information Technology and Management Career Paths
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Application Fees | In-State Fess | Out-of-State Fees |
---|---|---|
Broward College | $35 | $75 |
Health Programs-Limited Access | $20 | $20 |
Total | $55 | $95 |
Miscellaneous Fees | In-State Fees | Out-of-State Fees |
Complio Background/Drug/Data | $166 | $168 |
Total | $166 | $168 |
Required Certifications | In-State Fees | Out-of-State Fees |
CPR Basic Life Support | $100 | $100 |
Total | $100 | $100 |
AS Degree Classes and Fees | In-State Fees | Out-of-State Fees |
Tuition - 70 credit hours | $5,740 | $13,020 |
Technology Fees and Distance Learning | $917 | $1281 |
Student Activities and Library Fee | $714 | $714 |
Student Financial Aid Fee | $287 | $651 |
Capital Improvement Fee | $945 | $1,372 |
Insurances | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Total | $8,664.60 | $17,099.60 |
Books and Supplies | In-State Fees | Out-of-State Fees |
Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Uniforms | $300 | $300 |
School supplies | $200 | $200 |
Total | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Total | In-State Fess | Out-of-State Fees |
$10,485.60 | $18,962.60 | |
Memberships | AHIMA Member | Non-AHIMA Member |
Student AHIMA membership | $49 | $49 |
Total | $49 | $49 |
Exam - Reimbursable by Grant | AHIMA Member | Non-AHIMA Member |
CCA Examination | $199 | $299 |
RHIT | $229 | $299 |
Total | $428 | $598 |
Total ESTIMATED Expenses | ||
$10,962.60 | $19,609.60 |
Sandra Lacy
Instructor/ Program Director
Dana Dowe
Instructor
Farah Pierre
Adjunct Instructor
Silfise Pubien
Adjunct Instructor
Vimarie Colom
Adjunct Instructor
Course Substitution or Waiver Policy
Transfer of Credit from Postsecondary Institutions and Prior Learning Assessments Policy
Health Science Admissions
healthscience@broward.edu
Health Science Advisor
Jenny Rainey
jrainey@broward.edu
Program Director
Sandra Lacy
slacy@broward.edu
Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Broward College.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Broward College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Associate of Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2021. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org
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