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The Associate in Science (AS) Program of Study builds upon the Health Information Technology (HIT) foundation presented in the Certificate of Competence (CO) and Certificate of Achievement (CA) Programs of Study. Students will expand their records and information management skills in medical coding and medical records, including electronic records. Combined with the biological science, health statistics, and management courses, the students will be able to pursue careers as an Admissions Clerk, Cancer Registrar, Coder, Health Information Management (HIM) Technologist, Patient Access Supervisor, Privacy Officer, and/or Release of Information Technologist.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Perform basic coding tasks and maintain accurate reimbursement systems including the preparation of patient access, registration, and patient accounting statements.
2. Access, analyze, and interpret data to solve basic health information, coding, patient accounting, and supervisory problems.
3. Interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers to effectively support the work with high customer satisfaction.
4. Organize, prioritize, and perform work tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.
5. Apply health information, records management, patient financial, and patient accounting laws to code basic cases with industry reimbursement procedures based on patient insurance type.