Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 221400 - Catalog 2021/2022 - THIS PROGRAM IS PENDING APPROVAL FOR CLOSURE
Geraldine Rimstidt, Chair, 386-506-3823 Geraldine.Rimstidt@Daytonastate.edu
Maggie Muszka, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-3080, Magdolna.Muszka@Daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Health Information Technology program at Daytona State College is to provide a quality program to educate and promote the science of Health Information Technology.
Description:
The program trains individuals to supervise many of the health information management department's daily functions; review records for consistency, completeness and accuracy; index and classify all diagnoses and procedures; prepare studies for medical staff; and respond to authorized inquiries for insurance or legal purposes. Clinical experience will be provided in local health care facilities. Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Examination. Successful candidates are awarded the RHIT credential. RHIT designation signifies a person is a qualified specialist in coding, assembling, analyzing, abstracting and maintaining health information.
Program Accreditation: The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM).
AHIMA/CAHIIM Offices
233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
College Accreditation: Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor’s degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Medical Information Coder Biller AS Certificate is fully embedded in the AS Degree Health Information Technology Program. Classes taken for the Medical Information Coder Biller Program can be applied towards the Health Information Technology AS Degree.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Student will learn communication skills including not just the ability to read, write, and speak, but also to listen and use non-verbal skills with different audiences, thus becoming a valuable member of a quality healthcare team.
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Student will be able to accurately code and bill in an outpatient setting using critical thinking skills by analyzing medical data, problem solving, and using the creative process.
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Students will gain personal growth and responsibility with the ability to understand and manage oneself and to make reasonable judgments based on an understanding of the diversity of the world community
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Students will show an understanding of information technology and quantitative literacy by showing an ability to locate and evaluate information in the electronic medical record thus being part of a technological society.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grants, loads and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the may Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://daytonastate.edu/scholarships.
Approximate Additional Costs
Program Tuition and Fees*: $7,1667*
Lab Fees (including liability insurance): $308 - $371
Textbook Estimate: $600
FDLE/FBI Background Screening: $90
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher
Additional Admission Requirements
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This is a limited access program. Continuing enrollment approval will be required to enroll in the program specific courses based on a selection process after completing the General Education classes required.
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Students must have a standard high school diploma (or GED) and be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
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Applicants starting in a Florida Public high school in 2003 or after and graduating from a Florida public high school with a standard high school diploma and active duty military are exempt from any placement testing. Applicants that have successfully completed college level English and/or Math may also be exempt from placement testing. All other applicants will be required to take the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) and must be at the 10th grade level for reading, language and arithmetic.
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Completion of the following course with a grade of 'C' or better is required for continuing enrollment approval: HSC1531 (Medical Terminology).
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Admissions into the program will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of both a drug screen and a background check consisting of a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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A pre-admission consultation with the assistant chair is recommended.
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Students will be held accountable for the policies and procedures of the Health Information Technology program as outlined in the Health Information Technology student handbook, as well as the College Student handbook.
Additional Completion Requirements
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To be eligible for continuing enrollment, the student must qualify for ENC1101 (Introduction to Composition) and MAT1033 (Intermediate Algebra). This eligibility can be met through assessment results or course work.
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Submit completed application for continuing enrollment to the School of Health Careers.
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Applications accepted anytime during the year.
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Selection is made once per year. Applicants that have a 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher will be given priority acceptance. Applicants with higher cumulative GPA's and successful completion of all prerequisite and corequisite courses will be considered more favorably.
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All program specific courses and general education courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better. Program specific courses must have been completed within one year and evaluated by the assistant chair. All other substitutions must be approved by the Assistant Chair.
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 15 Credits
Communication Core (3 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
BSC1020: Students wishing to transfer to a four year bachelors of science program should take BSC1085C (Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab) and BSC 1086C (Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab) instead of BSC1020 (Human Biology).
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Program specific courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
| HSC1531 | Medical Terminology | 4 |
| CGS2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management and Lab | 3 |
| HIM1222C | Beginning ICD-10-CM Coding and Lab | 4 |
| HIM1273 | Billing and Reimbursement Methods | 2 |
| HIM2012 | Legal Aspects of Health Records | 2 |
| HIM2214 | Health Information Management Statistics | 3 |
| HIM2234C | Advanced ICD-10-PCS Coding and Lab | 5 |
| HIM2253C | Beginning CPT Coding and Lab | 3 |
| HIM2430 | Concepts of Diseases | 4 |
| HIM2442 | Pharmacology and Lab | 1 |
| HIM2400 | Health Records in Alternate Settings | 2 |
| HIM2500 | Quality Assurance and Compliance | 2 |
| HIM2512 | Health Information Systems Management | 2 |
| HIM2652 | Electronic Health Record | 2 |
| HIM2283C | Advanced CPT Coding and Lab | 3 |
| HIM2800 | Coding Professional Practice Experience I | 1 |
| HIM2810 | Professional Practice Experience II | 2 |
| HIM2820 | Professional Practice Experience III | 2 |
| HIM2920 | Health Information Management Seminar | 2 |
| HIM2930 | Special Topics in Health Information Technology | 3 |
Sample Program of Study
Prerequisite Course
Year 1
1st Semester - Spring
2nd Semester - Summer
3rd Semester - Fall
| HIM2283C | Advanced CPT Coding and Lab | 3 |
| HIM2012 | Legal Aspects of Health Records | 2 |
| HIM2652 | Electronic Health Record | 2 |
| HIM2400 | Health Records in Alternate Settings | 2 |
| HIM2800 | Coding Professional Practice Experience I | 1 |
Year 2
1st Semester - Spring
| HIM2214 | Health Information Management Statistics | 3 |
| HIM2234C | Advanced ICD-10-PCS Coding and Lab | 5 |
| HIM2810 | Professional Practice Experience II | 2 |
| HIM2500 | Quality Assurance and Compliance | 2 |
2nd Semester - Summer
3rd Semester - Fall
| PSY1012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HIM2512 | Health Information Systems Management | 2 |
| HIM2820 | Professional Practice Experience III | 2 |
| HIM2920 | Health Information Management Seminar | 2 |
| HIM2930 | Special Topics in Health Information Technology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 70