Earn Your Health Information Technology Degree Online
Accuracy with patient information is crucial as the healthcare system works to provide increasingly efficient and effective care. With an online health information technology degree from DeVry, you can work to develop a strong foundation of health information technology skills to help you stand out in the healthcare field.
Our CAHIIM-accredited Associate Degree in Health Information Technology program enables you to explore opportunities in the medical technology field, and also offers built-in preparation for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) RHIT Certification Exam. You can earn your Associate Degree in Health Information Technology (AHIT) as a solo credential or by applying your qualifying credits towards our Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management1.
Get to Know Our Online Health Information Technology Degree
Our Associate Degree in Health Information Technology can help you learn more than just procedural and regulatory knowledge needed to work in this field, you can also build strong technical skills to modify medical records and more.
Experienced faculty members help you develop a solid background in current coding and chart management software, health data content and structure, health services and information systems, insurance reimbursement procedures and medical coding. Aspects of our curriculum are based on current associate degree entry-level competencies outlined by the AHIMA.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Associate Degree in Health Information Technology in as little as 1 year + 4 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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Reasons to Choose DeVry
- AHIMA’s RHIT certification exam preparation is built in.
- Get first-hand experience with medical records in a virtual lab.
- 100% online coursework offers the flexibility to fit your life.
- Learn from professors who have experience in the healthcare field.
- Receive resume and job searching help with our Career Services support.
What You'll Learn
Our Associate Degree in Health Information Technology program covers the following topics:
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Health Insurance and Reimbursement
Explore reimbursement and payment methodologies applicable to healthcare provided in various US settings as it relates to relevant forms, processes, practices and the roles of health information professionals. -
Process Information
Compile codes, categories, calculations, tabulations and audits or verify information or data. -
Health Services and Information Systems
Explore the history and organization of, and current issues in, the US healthcare delivery system, including interrelationships among system components and care providers. -
Document and Record Information
Enter, transcribe, store or maintain information in written or electronic form. -
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Information
Examine legal and regulatory issues in healthcare, with an emphasis on their application to healthcare information services and the documentation of care. -
International Classification of Diseases Coding
Study the principles and guidelines for using the International Classification of Diseases system to code diagnoses and procedures.
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Medical Terminology
Learn medical terminology, including the foundations of words used to describe the human body and its conditions, terminology for medical procedures, the names of commonly prescribed medications and common abbreviations. -
Evaluate Information
Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
It matters to you. It matters to employers. Accreditation provides recognition, establishes respect and can help you stand out.
Our Online Health Information Technology (HIT) associate degree program is accredited1 by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) https://www.cahiim.org.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Associate in Health Information Technology degree program may consider the following careers:
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Medical Coder Biller
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Medical Coding Specialist
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Medical Records and Health Information Technician
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Medical Records Analyst
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Medical Records Supervisor
Learn more about Careers in Health Information Management
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Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.
Health Information Technology Degree Courses
The courses included in our Associate in Health Information Technology degree program span topics related to PC applications, human anatomy, information systems and more. Core coursework areas for our Health Information Technology Degree includes legal issues, pharmacology, pathophysiology and data applications.
At DeVry, we believe in expanding your understanding and skills beyond the area of your degree program in health sciences. To help prepare you for the workplaces of tomorrow, your general studies may include communications, humanities, mathematics, social sciences and more.
Core Program Courses
Health Information Technology
HIT111 | Basic Medical Terminology |
HIT120 | Introduction to Health Services and Information Systems |
HIT141 | Health Information Processes with Lab |
HIT170 | Health Information Fundamentals Practicum |
HIT203 | International Classification of Diseases Coding I with Lab |
HIT205 | International Classification of Diseases Coding II with Lab |
HIT211 | Current Procedural Terminology Coding with Lab |
HIT220 | Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Information |
HIT226 | Data Applications and Healthcare Quality with Lab |
HIT230 | Health Insurance and Reimbursement |
HIT272 | Health Information Practicum Capstone3 |
HIT274 | RHIT Certification Exam Preparation |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL112 | Composition |
Humanities
One of:
ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions |
ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
Social Sciences
SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
BIOS105 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab |
BIOS268 | Pathopharmacology |
MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
Personal and Professional Development
CARD205 | Career Development |
COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Computer Applications
COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
Health Information Technology Coursework Preview
DeVry’s Health Information Technology degree program includes these courses:
Basic Medical Terminology
This course introduces elements of medical terminology, such as the foundations of words used to describe the human body and its conditions, terminology for medical procedures, the names of commonly prescribed medications and recognition of common abbreviations. An understanding of basic medical terminology can help you carry out your duties as a health information technology professional, particularly when interacting with medical records.
Introduction to Health Services and Information Systems
Addressing history, organization and current issues in the U.S. healthcare delivery system, this health information technology course explores interrelationships among system components and care providers. Topics include licensing, accrediting and regulatory compliance activities, the importance of financial and quality management, safety, security and the role of health information technology professionals.
International Classification of Diseases Coding I
This course, the first in a two-course sequence, addresses principles, guidelines, definitions and coding conventions of the International Classification of Diseases Procedural Coding System. Coursework is designed to help students gain experience needed for accurately dissecting operative reports and building codes. Anatomy and code structure for each of the body systems, manual and computerized coding methods, health records and coding references are also examined.
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Information
This course examines legal and regulatory issues in healthcare, with an emphasis on their application to healthcare information services and documentation of care. Students in this health information technology course also have the opportunity to explore the rights and responsibilities of providers, employees, payers and patients. Topics in this course also include legal terminology pertaining to civil liability, the judicial and legislative processes, laws and regulations addressing release of information and retention of records as well as issues surrounding confidentiality.
Health Insurance and Reimbursement
In this course, students will have the opportunity to gain experience studying forms, processes, practices and the roles of health information professionals. They can also explore reimbursement and payment methodologies applicable to healthcare provided in various U.S. settings. Topics include third-party and prospective payment, insurance products and managed-care organizations.
Build Skills with Stackable Degrees
Earn a Credential at Every Step
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack3. Here are some of the many benefits of our stackable degree programs:
- Start with a shorter credential that takes less time so it’s more affordable.
- Flexible online and on-site classes build your professional skills right away.
- Almost all courses count toward the next degree level.4
How Do Credentials Stack?
Here’s an example: When you earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, many of the courses in the program will also apply to your Associate Degree in Health Information Technology. Upon completing the associate degree program, all but one course stacks into our Bachelor’s in Technical Management degree with a Specialization in Health Information Management. Build your confidence—and your resume—when you start your journey at DeVry.
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