Health Information Technology

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This two-year program consists of courses in health record systems and related technology courses as well as general education courses. Practical experience in the health information management departments of local health care facilities is an integral part of the program. The program is only available online.

The Health Information Technology Program gives students the knowledge and skills to help ensure quality of health care through quality information without direct patient contact. The medical world depends on health information specialists to collect data, interpret it, protect it and determine how it can be used.

As a Health Information Technician, a graduate is prepared to assume duties in the field, including ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, reimbursement methodologies, quality assessment, utilization and risk management, medical staff credentialing, health record law, statistical applications, cancer program maintenance, and accreditation/licensure issues.

Graduates of this program are eligible to write the accreditation examination of the American Health Information Management Association for the designation of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. In order to progress in this program, students must earn at least a “C” in all HIT courses, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and English Comp I.  Competencies must be met at the level stated in the course outline.

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The HIT Admissions Committee will select each year’s class from the pool of applicants who meet minimum admission requirements. Any application with incomplete records will not be considered for admission. The admission process is competitive, and completion of minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission. Priority consideration for admission will be given as follows:

  1. In-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;
  2. Out-of-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;
  3. Mississippi residents who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework elsewhere;
  4. Out-of-state students check with the Pre-Health Education Advisor for selection details and deadlines.


After program admission and prior to classes beginning, students must provide proof of immunization for MMR.

A drug screening test will be scheduled after classes begin. A Mantoux Two-Step TB Skin Test will be scheduled after classes begin.   

All students admitted into the program will be required to pay for fingerprinting and background checks which will be performed after admission and prior to clinical laboratories. These fees will be attached as registration fees. There are certain convictions that will prevent an individual from being eligible to participate in clinical experiences. If a student is unable to participate in clinical experiences, he/she will be dismissed from the program.

For additional information, contact the Pre-Health Education Advisor.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Course Number Course Description Hours
BIO 2513 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
BIO 2511 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
or
1
BIO 2514 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 4
FIRST YEAR  |  FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number Course Description Hours
HIT 1114 Health Record Systems 4
HIT 1213 Medical Terminology 3
HIT 2253 Pathopharmacology I 3
BIO 2523 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
BIO 2521 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1
ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
CSC 1123 Computer Applications I 3
  Semester Hours 20
FIRST YEAR  |  SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number Course Description Hours
HIT 1323 Health Care Law and Ethics 3
HIT 2453 Pathopharmacology II 3
HIT 2914 Health IT Systems 4
  Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
SPT 1113 Public Speaking 3
  Semester Hours 16
SECOND YEAR  |  FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number Course Description Hours
HIT 2615 Coding Systems I 5
HIT 2823 Quality Management & Compliance 3
HIT 2512 Professional Practice  Experience I 2
HIT 2133 Health Statistics 3
  Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
  Semester Hours 16
SECOND YEAR  |  SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number Course Description Hours
HIT 2625 Coding Systems II 5
HIT 2713 Health Care Management 3
HIT 2522 Professional Practice  Experience II 2
HIT 2633 Revenue Cycle Management 3
HIT 2921 Certification Fundamentals for HIT 1
  Semester Hours 14
Total Semester Hours 66

CAHIIM LogoThe Health Information Technology accreditor of Meridian Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2027-2028. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org

HIT Program Outcomes
RHIT Exam Pass Rate 2022-2023 HIT Employment rate 2022-2023 HIT Graduation rate 2022-2023
100% 100% 88%

 

For more informationFor more information:
Becky Higginbotham, Coordinator
becky.higginbotham@meridiancc.edu
601.484.8758
For more informationFor more information:
Jimmyia Smith, Advisor
jimmyia.smith@meridiancc.edu 
601.484.8629