Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Health Information Technology

College of Southern Nevada

The Health Information Technology program is an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The HIT program combines academic courses on campus with professional practice experiences at clinical affiliate sites. Health information is used in every aspect of health care planning and delivery. A patient’s health record contains vitally important information that must be analyzed, coded, stored, and protected. The health record serves as a means of communication among all members of the health care team. The documentation comes from a variety of healthcare settings and assists in ensuring continuity of care and protects the financial and legal interests of the patient, health care facility, and responsible practitioners caring for the patient.This is a limited-entry program. Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement.Student Learning OutcomesManage data for decision support and the processes used in selection and implementation of networks, specialized EHR (electronic health record) software, and Health Information Management (HIM) technology solutions.Interpret healthcare law and appropriate Health Information Management (HIM) principles, procedures, and infrastructure to ensure adherence to proper maintenance, privacy, security, and confidentiality policies.Assign and evaluate diagnostic and procedural medical codes and groupings for all clinical diagnoses and procedures according to current guidelines and regulations and conduct physician queries when needed for clarification.

Ralph and Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences