Associate of Applied Science

Health Information Technology
This is a Limited-Entry Program, interested students residing in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area must attend a Health Programs Orientation.

Nature of Work

The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) performs a variety of technical health information functions including:

• Organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating health information.               
• Compiling various administrative and health statistics.
• Controlling the use and release of health information.
• Coding disease operations, procedures, and other therapies.     

The career opportunities are endless.  Depending on your level of skill and education, you may pursue a middle level management or department director position.  Potential employment locations may include: 

• Acute Care Hospital
• Long Term Care
• Ambulatory/Outpatient Care
• Governmental Agency
• Insurance Company
• Law Firm
• Physician's Office
• Consulting Firm
• Computer Company

Program Description

The Health Information Technology Program (HIT) is an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is designed for the working student.  The majority of students are part time and carry 6-7 credit hours per semester while continuing to work full time.  The program courses are generally offered in the late afternoon and evening with some weekends. 

The HIT program will transfer into related Health Care Administrative programs or Baccalaureate Health Information Management programs depending on the receiving university.

Accreditation

The HIT Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), in cooperation with the American Health Information Management Association.

Health Information Technology at CSN

Program Course Sheet and Application Deadlines 

Career Guide and Approximate Costs    

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Admission Requirements

The CSN Health Information Technology program is a Limited Entry Program.  Therefore, an application for admission into the program must be submitted and all prerequisite requirements must be completed by the completion deadline in order to be eligible for consideration. 

New Student Checklist

New students planning to register for courses at CSN must follow the steps outlined on the Students First Checklist. This checklist provides information on the registration process for new students seeking a Limited-Entry Health Science Degree or Certificate.

How to Transfer Credits to CSN

For further information, contact the Health Programs Advisement office.  Additionally, it is very important that interested students attend an orientation as soon as possible for complete admissions information.   Program orientations are held weekly.  You can call (702)651-5015 for pre-recorded orientation information. 

If you require other information, please e-mail the Health Programs Advisor directly.

This page last modified: 12/07

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