Health Information Technology
About the Program
健康信息技术计划是一个为期两年的技术计划，导致应用科学的副学士学位，旨在培养健康信息专业人员的知识和技能，以处理, analyze, disseminate and maintain health care information. A career as a health information professional offers a unique opportunity to combine knowledge and skills in four main categories; which are coding and revenue cycle management, information governance, informatics, and data analytics. 卫生信息技术专业人员负责维护卫生信息系统的组成部分与医疗标准一致, legal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system.
Health Information Technology graduates are employed in hospitals, as well as in other healthcare settings, including public/private health agencies, mental health facilities, long-term care, ambulatory care, state and federal health agencies, physician practices and home health agencies.
Accreditation Statement
加拿大28开奖结果查询的健康信息技术认证机构是健康信息和信息管理教育认证委员会(CAHIIM). 学院对健康信息技术副学士学位的认证已被重申到2024年. 所有加拿大28全部开奖该计划认证状态的查询都应通过邮件发送给CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
卫生信息技术计划准备毕业生参加注册卫生信息技术人员(RHIT)的国家认证考试。.
Admission Requirements
必须完成该计划的申请以及与计划主任的面试. Priority is given to applicants with an ACT composite of 18 or equivalent ACCUPLACER score.
Program Delivery
The Health Information Technology program is offered through on-campus day courses, 并通过基础设施画布学习管理系统异步MSVCC远程教育(在线/基于互联网的)课程.
加拿大28全部开奖 HIT Application
Program Contacts
Perspective students may contact either Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Cotton, or Mrs. 维姬·汉弗莱斯介绍了加拿大28开奖结果查询的健康信息技术项目.
- Kristy Artmann Carlisle, MBA, RHIT, CCS
- Melissa Findley Cotten, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CAHIMS
Kristy Artmann Carlise
Program Director – Health Information Technology
Southwest Mississippi Community College
1156 College Drive
Summit, MS 39666
Office Phone #: 601-276-2015
Office Location: Career Technical Education Complex, Room #215
Classroom Location: Career Technical Education Complex, Room #202
Melissa Cotten
Instructor – Health Information Technology
Southwest Mississippi Community College
1156 College Drive
Summit, MS 39666
Mrs. Vickie Humphreys, RHIT
Instructor – Health Information Technology
Southwest Mississippi Community College
1156 College Drive
Summit, MS 39666
Additional Program Fees
除了基本学费外，还有一些特殊费用不包括在学费和电子书费用中. The list below includes approximate costs for the required materials. 请注意，课程中使用的一些AHIMA教科书不包括在常规书本费中.
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Freshman Year/First Semester |
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Course |
Product |
Estimated Cost* |
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Health Records Systems |
健康信息管理:具有年度学生会员资格和自适应学习访问的应用方法捆绑包, newest edition |
$210.00 |
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Total FY/1T Estimated Cost |
$210.00 |
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Freshman Year/Second Semester |
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Course |
Product |
Estimated Cost* |
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Health IT Systems |
Introduction to Information Systems |
$85.00 |
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EHRGo! Access Code |
$78.00 |
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Total FY/2T Estimated Cost |
$ 163.00 |
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Sophomore Year/First Semester |
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Course |
Product |
Estimated Cost* |
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Professional Practice Experience I |
AHIMA Virtual Lab Access Code (annual) |
$ 120.00 |
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Coding Systems I |
ICD-10-CM Coding Manual |
$ 125.00 |
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ICD-10-PCS Coding Manual |
$ 125.00 |
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Total SY/1T Estimated Cost |
$ 370.00 |
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Sophomore Year/Second Semester |
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Course |
Product |
Estimated Cost* |
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Coding Systems II |
CPT Coding Manual |
$ 98.00 |
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HCPCS Coding Manual |
$ 98.00 |
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Quality Management and Compliance |
Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare |
$ 100.00 |
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RHIT Prep Course |
AHIMA RHIT Prep Bundle w/ RHIT Exam Fee |
$ 360.00 |
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Total SY/2T Estimated Cost |
$ 656.00 |
*These costs are estimates only and depend upon the publisher or issuing company; these fees may change without prior notice.
AHIMA Career Map
Unsure if HIT is for you? 看看互动的AHIMA职业地图，看看有哪些入门级和中级职业道路可用. Careers include Release of Information Specialist, Mapping Specialist, Transcriptionist, Data Analyst, Health Information Technician, Patient Care Coordinator, Medical Professional, Medical Biller, DRG Validator, Data Integrity Analyst, Clinical Information Coordinator, and so many more opportunities.
Health Information Management Student Organization (HIMSA)
加拿大28开奖结果查询健康信息技术(加拿大28全部开奖-HIT)项目有一个名为健康信息管理学生协会(HIMSA)的学生医疗保健组织。. 加拿大28全部开奖的HIMSA让哈工大学生有机会聚在一起，帮助教育校园社区了解健康信息管理和当前的医疗保健计划.
Annually, students nominate fellow HIT students for officer positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. 筹款活动每半年举办一次，以支付学生参加年度MSHIMA州会议的费用.
参与HIMSA是学生利用他们的同龄人作为健康信息管理行业的资源的机会. 学生们有机会在课堂之外与同龄人建立关系，在那里学生们可以互相学习，互相鼓励，走向成功. Students can also gain leadership experience and network with past graduates through HIMSA.
HIMSA增加了学生的教育经验，不仅通过激发对行业的热情, but also by providing a forum for students to gather, share ideas, and connect to the profession outside of their mandatory coursework.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT®) Credential*
Professionals holding the RHIT credential are health information technicians who:
- Ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems.
- 使用计算机应用程序收集和分析患者数据，以改善患者护理或控制成本.
- 通常专门编码诊断和程序的病人记录报销和研究. rhit的另一个角色是癌症登记员——汇编和维护癌症患者的数据.
With experience, the RHIT credential holds solid potential for advancement to management positions, especially when combined with a bachelor's degree.
Although most RHITs work in hospitals, 它们也存在于其他医疗保健环境中，包括基于办公室的医生实践, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities, and public health agencies. In fact, RHITs may be employed in any organization that uses patient data or health information, such as pharmaceutical companies, law and insurance firms, and health product vendors.
Eligibility Requirements
RHIT applicants completing 加拿大28全部开奖’s HIT program meet the following eligibility requirement:
- Successfully complete the academic requirements, at an associate's degree level, of an HIM program accredited by the 卫生信息学和信息管理教育认证委员会
每个考生的学历将被核实，然后才被认为有资格参加考试. 所有首次申请者必须提交学院或大学的正式成绩单.
*Resource: http://www.ahima.org/certification/RHIT
Additional Credential Opportunities*
Student graduates are also eligible to sit for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) credential through satisfying the requirement by Education: The following courses MUST be completed; anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced ICD diagnostic/procedural and CPT coding.
通常在医院环境中，CCSs擅长从患者记录中分类医疗数据. These coding practitioners:
Review patients’ records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
Possess expertise in the ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems
Are knowledgeable about medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology.
Different facilities and institutions make use of a CCSs' skills:
医院和医疗服务提供者将CCSs生成的编码数据交给保险公司——或者在医疗保险和医疗补助接受者的情况下交给政府——以报销费用
研究人员和公共卫生官员也使用这些数据来监测模式并探索新的干预措施
Coding accuracy is highly important to healthcare organizations, and has an impact on revenues and describing health outcomes. In fact, certification has become an implicit industry standard. Accordingly, the CCS credential demonstrates a practitioner's tested data quality and integrity skills, and mastery of coding proficiency. 有住院和门诊记录编码经验的专业人员应该考虑获得此认证.
**Resource: http://www.ahima.org/certification/CCS
Program Statistics
Retention Rate:
- 2019/2020: 100%
- 2019/2020: 94%
Graduation Rate:
Student Satisfaction Rate:
- 2019/2020: 100%
Employment Rate:
- 2019/2020: 84%
Perspective students may contact either Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Cotten, or Mrs. 汉弗莱斯谈到了密西西比西南社区学院的健康信息技术项目.
