Health Information Technology (HIT) Program (AAS)
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Program Handbook
Program Mission & Outcomes
Mission
The mission of the Health Information Technology Program is to provide students with the opportunity to build on knowledge and develop the skills necessary to be employed as a Health Information Management professional.
Program Outcomes
By the end of the program, the student will...
- Apply health information management skills such as data analysis, abstracting, coding validation, reimbursement methodologies, retrieval, and quality measurement of healthcare data to the work environment.
- Demonstrate written and verbal organizational skills to facilitate team meetings that support a culture of diversity within the healthcare environment.
- Communicate using the oral and written communication skills necessary for effective interaction with multidisciplinary teams, providers, and consumers in the healthcare work environment.
- Apply critical thinking skills to effectively solve health information management problems.
- Apply ethical decision-making as it pertains to HIPAA, confidentiality, and privacy.
- Analyze policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulation and standards.
Baker College Mission and Vision
Accreditation
Currently seeking Accreditation with CAHIIM.
Student Learning Outcomes
Academic Plan
Background Check Requirements
Yes, Background Check required. Visit the Background Checks page for more information.
Additional Program Information
Please see your Program Director for additional program information.
Library Resources
Clinical / Work Experience Information
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