Health Information Technology - Community College of Southern Nevada

Health Information Technology from Community College of Southern Nevada is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Health Information Technology program is an Associate of Applied Science. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to the national registry exam for the certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The program is limited entry so students must attend a Health Sciences Orientation and meet with a program advisor. 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, including physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, therapists and many others. The documentation comes from the hospital stay, emergency room visits, outpatient clinic visits, physician's office encounters, nursing home, or home care program. Such documentation assists in ensuring continuity of care and protects the financial and legal interests of the patient, health care facility, and responsible practitioner 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 OUTCOMES - Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to: Demonstrate entry level competency as defined by the American Health Information Management Association. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to successfully pass the RHIT exam. Demonstrate the competencies necessary to obtain employment in the field. View more details on College of Southern Nevada . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.