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Source: 2004-2005 Catalog

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. The program is on-line and students must have access to the internet and possess basic computer skills.

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.