Health Information Technology (AAS)

• Program Prerequisite: HTHS 1101 - Medical Terminology  and HTHS 1110 LS - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I  with a grade of “C” or better.
• Minor: Not required.
• Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in required courses (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
• Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 63 credit hours is required for graduation.
• Program Code: 2025AAS
• CIPC: 510707

Advisement

After the student has completed all the prerequisites they should meet with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-7242 for more information or to schedule an appointment.  (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

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Admission Requirements

Each student must complete a program application after successful completion (grade of C or better) of the program pre-requisites. 

All students admitted to the WSU Health Administrative Services AAS and BS program may be required to comply with a departmental background check and drug screen test prior to internship or other professional practice experience. If the background check reveals a history of convicted criminal actions, or the drug test results are positive for controlled substances, the students may be dismissed from  the program and will not be entitled to any refunds of tuition or other fees. Most Healthcare employers have this same requirement as a condition of employment.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements  for Associate of Applied Science requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Domain 1: Data Content, Structure & Standards (Information Governance)
• Domain 2: Information Protection: Access, Disclosure, Archival, Privacy & Security
• Domain 3: Informatics, Analytics and Data Use
• Domain 4: Revenue Management
• Domain 5: Compliance
• Domain 6: Leadership