Daytime Option (Two years): Admission to program is in August
The full-time day Associate in Applied Science degree in health information technology is a limited enrollment two year 61 credit program. Courses are offered Monday-Friday during the day and only at the Des Plaines Campus.

A career in health information technology can take on many different avenues. The field offers opportunities to combine the disciplines of medicine, computer technology and information management within the health care industry. The complex information needs of the health care industry place demands for accurate and timely health data. Growing career opportunities offer exciting, challenging and rewarding possibilities.

This program combines academic and technical studies on the Des Plaines campus; planned clinical experience is provided in medical facilities and related settings. Students must be available for directed practice placement daytime business hours on Wednesdays and Fridays during their second year of study.

Students who have completed general education courses that are a part of the curriculum must still plan on attending part-time for two full years.

Admission Requirements for Limited Enrollment AAS degree
This is a limited enrollment program with specific admission requirements. This program begins in the Fall semester only. Priority in admission will be given to legal residents of the Oakton Community College District 535 until February 1. Non-resident applicants will be considered, but admission will depend upon spaces available after in-district priority is given.

Application Process for Limited Enrollment AAS degree
This is a limited enrollment program with a specific application process. Applications for Fall will be accepted until July 1 or until the program is full.

You may wish to review the Associate in Applied Science in HIT FAQ

Courses for AAS Degree in HIT
61 Semester Hours Curriculum 0285

General Education Course Requirements:   20 Credit Hours Click here to see General Education Requirements for AAS Degree in HIT. Total HIT Major Requirements:   39 Credit Hours Total Electives:   0-2 Credit Hours Total Credits needed for AAS degree in HIT:  61 Credit Hours Students are admitted in the Fall (August) semester only. Courses are required to be taken in the following semester sequence. A minimum grade of C is required in all HIT and BIO courses.
Prerequisite. These courses must be completed prior to Program Admission
HIT 104	Medical Terminology	3
BIO 231	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
1st Semester, Fall
HIT 121	Fundamentals of Health Information Management	3
HIT 194	Health Informatics for Healthcare Professions	3
EGL 101	Composition I	3
BIO 232	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
2nd Semester, Spring
HIT 105	Pharmacology for Health Record Documentation	1
HIT 108	International Classification of Disease - ICD	3
HIT 126	Classification Systems and Registries	2
HIT 170	CPT Coding	2
Gen. Ed.Course	Select from general education requirements list	6
3rd Semester, Fall
HIT 120	Evaluation & Management Coding in CPT (evening course)	1
HIT 201	Fundamentals of Medical Science	3
HIT 251	Health Information Technology Practice 1	3
HIT 260	Reimbursement Issues	3
Gen. Ed. Courses	Select from general education requirements list	3
4th Semester, Spring
HIT 221	Quality Improvement & Assessment in Healthcare	3
HIT 222	Supervisory and Legal Aspects	3
HIT 252	Health Information Technology Practice II	3
Elective Credit	Select from the requirements list	3
Select 3 credits from the following courses:		3
CAB	130, 135 (recommended), 140
HIT	111, 112, 115, 116
PHL	180
Select additional elective credits (any course 100 level or higher). Select electives as necessary to complete 61 credit hours for AAS degree.HIT		0-2