The Health Information Technology and Management program combines coding in health care with health information management. Health information technologists serve the health care industry and the public consumer by managing, analyzing, and reporting health data required for the delivery of patient care, reimbursement, and quality management. Health information technologists specialize in managing and protecting medical records; administering health information management systems; and coding for reimbursement, research, and quality care. The A.A.S. program of study contains courses from both the Medical Office Essentials credit diploma and the Medical Claims Coding Associate credit certificate with the addition of health information technology and leadership courses that students need to advance their careers on the administrative side of the medical field. The courses for the Medical Office Essentials Credit Diploma and the Medical Claims Coding Associate Certificate of Completion are embedded in the A.A.S. degree. The competencies of TREX 2000 are embedded into this program to ensure students benefit from and complete the requirements of the Transition Experience prior to graduating from LCCC.
The Health Information Technology and Management program is a fully online program with an online lab component. The Health Information Management Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Prospective students interested in the program may contact their Student Success Coach to map an individual academic plan of courses.
All allied health students are required to submit a pre-clinical urine drug screen according to the policy of the Allied Health Programs at LCCC. Students are responsible for drug screening and background check which must be completed in compliance with clinical partners’ expectations and in accordance with HSW policy and prior to clinical or internship placement. In addition to drug screening, for the safety of patients and health care workers, allied health workers must also undergo a background check performed at the student’s expense.
Contact Information
Contact information is available on the Health Information Technology and Management program website.
Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.
If students choose to transition to another program within the Health Sciences & Wellness pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.
Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.
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