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Source:
2002-2003 Catalog
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THE PROGRAM
This program leads to an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Health Information
Technology. The program features a sound base in general education in
addition to professional courses and clinical experience designed to guide
students in the development of the technical skills necessary to become
a Health Information Technician.
HEALTH INFORMATION CODING (Certificate)
This 32 credit hour program leads to a Certificate in Health Information
Coding. Courses required to complete the Certificate include EN 101, AL
101, AL 141, AL 243, AL 245, AL 246, AL 320, BI 100, BI 101, BI 250, and
BI 255. All certificate course work may be applied to the associate degree
in Health Information Technology.
ACCREDITATION
The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), in cooperation
with the American Health Information Management Association's Council
on Accreditation.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This program has special admission requirements. Interested students should
contact the Allied Health Department for specific requirements or visit
http://www.washburn.edu/hit.
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