What is Health Information Management?
Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) is a five-semester, fully online program* with credentials built into the curriculum that you'll earn along the way. In fact, you can earn a medical billing and medical coding certificate within the first three semesters of the program. This valuable credential will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment while you continue your education and makes you eligible to sit for various external medical coding and/or medical billing certification exams.
* While instruction for this program is completely online, during the Professional Practice portion of your training, where you will gain experience and meet curricular competencies, you will work with a medical facility or company that may require on-site attendance.
First Semester (Fall)
BIOL 1300..................The Human Body..................(4) 4-0
HLTH 1420/OR..................Introduction to Human Disease /OR..................(3) 3-0
BIOL 2450..................Pathophysiology..................(3) 3-0
HIMT 1100..................HIMT Legal Aspects..................(2) 2-0
HIMT 1200..................Health Record Management I..................(3) 3-0
HLTH 1800..................Medical Terminology (3)..................3-0
Total..................(15)
Second Semester (Spring)
BUSM 1600..................PC Applications..................(3) 2-2
HIMT 1301..................Clinical Classifications/ ICD-10-CM/PCS..................(3) 2-2
HIMT 1302..................Current Procedural Terminology..................(3) 3-0
MATH 2110..................Statistics..................(4) 4-0
Total..................(13)
Third Semester (Summer)
ENGL 1510..................English Comp I..................(3) 2-2
HIMT 1400..................Healthcare Reimbursement..................(3) 3-0
HIMT 1500..................Advanced Clinical Classification Systems..................(3) 3-0
HIMT 1700..................Revenue Cycle and Coding..................(3) 2-2
Total..................(12)
Fourth Semester (Fall)
HIMT 2100..................Health Record Management II..................(3) 3-0
HIMT 2200..................Health Information Technology Systems..................(3) 3-0
PSYC 1010/OR..................General Psychology/OR..................(3) 3-0
SOCI 1010..................Introduction to Sociology..................(3) 3-0
SPCH 1510/OR..................Speech/OR..................(3) 3-0
SPCH 2060..................Interpersonal Communications..................(3) 3-0
Total..................(12)
Fifth Semester (Spring)
BUSM 1550..................Business Management..................(3) 3-0
HIMT 2301..................HIMT Statistics Analysis..................(2) 2-0
HIMT 2400..................HIMT Quality Management..................(2) 2-0
HIMT 2500..................Health Information Management & Data Governance..................(3) 3-0
HIMT 2900..................HIMT Professional Practice..................(2) 1-3
Total..................(12)
Employment Forecast
Nationally and regionally, the future outlook for careers is above the national average. Credentials earned through this program are national credentials, which means you can apply outside the state you reside for employment and have a valid credential.
Professional Practice Requirements
If you live within a 20-county radius of WSCC or within 50 miles of Marietta, you will be placed in clinical sites for your Professional Practice course. Those who reside outside the surrounding area will need to work with the professional practice coordinator three semesters prior to registering for the professional practice course to ensure ample time to conduct research, secure a clinical site, and establish a contract.
Upon successful completion of the Health Information Management Technology degree, students are eligible to sit for the following external certification exam:
*The Associate's Degree Health Information Management Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
While this program is open to everyone, we have developed it especially for those who have a busy lifestyle and need flexibility. So, if you work full-time, have a family, are looking for a career, or need additional credentials and education to advance your career, you can be successful in the HIMT program.
Applicants are urged to apply early. You must have the following to apply to the HIMT degree program:
- Complete a Washington State Community College application for admission.
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED Certificate.
- Submit an official high school transcript or GED Certificate, and official transcripts from any college(s) attended.
- Complete an application for the HIMT program.
- Submit three (3) non-family references.
- Successfully complete the one-week free online readiness course. (Starts Monday at 8:00 a.m. and ends Saturday at 5:00 p.m. every week. Sign up here.
- Completed H.S. Algebra II (or higher) or MATH 0106.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher when applying, and upon program entry.
- A grade of “C” or above is required in all courses.
Apply Online
WSCC Online Readiness Course (Must be completed before submitting the application below)
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Onboarding Portal
November 1, 2023 - June 1 , 2024
Health Information Management Technology Information Packet
To learn more:
Admissions
740.568.1900
admissions@wscc.edu
Health Sciences Office
740.885.5648
Christina Manley, Director of HIMT
740.374.8716 ext. 3723
cmanley1@wscc.edu
Schedule a time with a Student Success Coach
https://calendly.com/health-wscc/hlth1
Text 740.697.5652
Email healthprograms@wscc.edu