Health Information Technology Course Sequences

The Health Information Technology department offers the following degree and certificate programs:

Associate in Applied Science in HIT (Full time day program)
This is a limited enrollment program offered only in Des Plaines. This 61 credit degree program combines academic, technical and clinical experiences that prepare graduates to be members of the healthcare team specializing in the field of Health Information Technology.

Associate in Applied Science in HIT (Part time evening program)
This is a limited enrollment program offered only in Des Plaines. This 61 credit degree program combines academic, technical and clinical experiences that prepare graduates to be members of the healthcare team specializing in the field of Health Information Technology.

Medical Coding Certificate
This 29 credit program prepares students for detailed medical coding using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems and AHIMA's Certified Coding Associate certification exam.

Medical Billing Certificate
This 11 credit program prepares students for billing positions using ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems and for AHIMA's Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Office (CCS-P).

Medical Office Management Certificate
This 26 credit program prepares students to provide supervisory direction in the medical office setting and for AHIMA's Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Office (CCS-P).

Our curriculum follows AHIMA' requirements for the RHIT, CCA, CCs, and CCS-P.