Oakton Community College - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Health Information Technology

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Health Information Technology

Links on this page answer the most frequently asked questions by prospective students for each of our programs. The HIT Advisor is available for additional information. Contact Anita Taylor at anitat@oakton.edu.

FAQ - Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology (HIT)
This 61 credit degree is designed to prepare students for AHIMA's Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) certification exam.

FAQ - 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.

FAQ - Medical Billing Certificate
This 16 credit program prepares students for billing positions using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.

Our curriculum follows AHIMA's requirements for the RHIT and CCA.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Ongoing

Registration open for summer and fall.

June 3

Eight-week summer session begins.

June 3

Three-week interim grades due.

June 10

Seven-week summer session begins.

June 10

Four-week interim grades due.

June 13

Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.

June 20

Last day to change to Audit.

June 20

Last day to drop and have course dropped from record.

June 27

Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.

June 27

Last day to withdraw with a "W" (no withdrawals after mid-term) Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after June 27.

July 4

Independence Day holiday. College closed.

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