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Dec 21, 2024
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2021-2022 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Health Information Technology, AAS
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The Health Information Technology (HIT) Program* prepares the student to perform tasks related to the use, analysis, presentation, abstracting, coding, storage, and retrieval of healthcare data in manual and electronic form. Graduates are eligible to take a national certification exam to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Graduation Map
*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/certification in Arkansas.
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General Education Core - 26 Credit Hours
Major Specific Courses - 37 Credit Hours
Purpose of AAS Degree
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in AAS Programs, the general rule is that courses in AAS. Degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.
The NPC Honors Program
The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications.
Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.
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