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Associate Degrees

Health Information Technology Degree

Prepare to Succeed With Our Health Information Technology Degree

Explore the business side of healthcare with a Health Information Technology Degree. Our associate degree program includes essential general education courses coupled with our Digital Health Core – a suite of classes designed to help you build a strong foundation in tech-focused healthcare concepts. Align your education to your goals by selecting from 4 specializations: Analytics, General Health Services, Health Information and IT and Cybersecurity. 

Associate in Health Information Technology Specializations

Analytics

Gain skills in healthcare data analytics, business analysis, health information management, artificial intelligence in technology and more.

General Health Services

Align your Health Information Technology Degree to your personal goals by selecting 8 credit hours of elective coursework.

Health Information

Learn about ICD, CPT and health information technology as you grow your medical billing and coding skills.

IT and Cybersecurity

Learn to integrate network technologies, manage software applications, implement information security and safeguard organizations from cyberattacks.

Earn Your Degree More Quickly

Ready to get on the fast track toward your future? Here at DeVry, you can earn your Associate in Health Information Technology in as little as 1 year and 4 months on an accelerated schedule, or follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years.1

1Accelerated schedule is per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks. Normal schedule is per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester.

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Why DeVry?

Achieve Your Goals at DeVry

Get on the path toward graduation with a university focused on your success. At DeVry, we offer:

100% online program options.

Flexible, around-the-clock access to 24/7 tutoring, e-library resources and our convenient mobile app.

Wellness resources such as confidential mental health support and counseling.

Stackable program options that allow you to apply the qualifying credits you earn now toward a related future program here at DeVry.2

Dedicated Career Services and Student Support Advisors to help you pursue your goals.

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Stackable Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 Program Courses
  • 05 FAQs
  • 06 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Our Associate Degree in Health Information Technology program covers the following topics:

  • Health Insurance and Reimbursement
    Explore reimbursement and payment methodologies applicable to healthcare provided in various US settings as they relate to relevant forms, processes, practices and the roles of health information professionals.
  • Process Information
    Learn to compile codes, categories, calculations, tabulations and audits, as well as verify information and data.
  • Health Services and Information Systems
    Explore the history, organization and current issues in the US healthcare delivery system including interrelationships among system components and care providers.
  • Document and Record Information
    Learn to enter, transcribe, store and maintain information in written or electronic form.
  • Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Information
    Examine legal and regulatory issues in healthcare, with an emphasis on their application to healthcare information services and the documentation of care.
  • International Classification of Diseases Coding
    Study the principles and guidelines for using the International Classification of Diseases system to code diagnoses and procedures.
  • Medical Terminology
    Build your coding knowledge by learning the basics of essential medical terminology including terms used to describe the human body and its conditions, medical procedures, frequently prescribed medications and common abbreviations.
  • Evaluate Information
    Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.

Digital Health Core – Curriculum Designed for Today’s Digital Health Careers

As a Health Information Technology student, you’ll develop essential skills through a series of dynamic courses that we call our Digital Health Core. Get hands-on experience working with industry-standard software and simulated patient records as you explore principles used throughout the healthcare ecosystem. Coursework covers topics such as medical terminology, compliance, ethics, electronic medical records, patient privacy and digital aspects of the healthcare delivery system.

Stackable Programs

Build Skills with Stackable Programs

Want to build your resume while advancing your education? Here at DeVry, many of our programs are designed to stack.2 Stackable programs can help you:

  • Build your resume and professional skills one certificate or degree program at a time.

  • Apply all or most of the courses you’ve completed at DeVry toward a related future program.3

  • Develop a path toward your short- and long-term career goals.

If you’ve already earned an Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding here at DeVry, many of the courses you completed can be applied toward your Associate Degree in Health Information Technology. After earning your associate degree, eligible courses apply to our Bachelor’s in Technical Management. Build your future one step at a time here at DeVry.2

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*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

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Bachelor's
122
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Associate
61
Credit Hours*
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Certificate
31
Credit Hours*
Career

Career Opportunities in Health Information Technology

Depending on the specialization you choose, graduates of our Associate in Health Information Technology degree program may consider the following careers:

  • Clinical Data Analyst

  • Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • Coding Managers4

  • Coding Supervisors4

  • Computer User Support Specialist

  • Cybersecurity Technician

  • Data Analyst

  • Data Integrity Specialists

  • Healthcare Data Analyst

  • Healthcare Information Management Analyst

  • Health Information Management Technician

  • Health Information Manager4

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Release of Information Specialist

4Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.

Pursue a Field with Faster-Than-Average Employment Growth

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars is expected to grow 16% nationally from 2022-2032, much faster than the average job growth rate of 3% for all occupations.5 In addition, employment of Medical Records Specialists is expected to grow 8% nationally during the same timeframe.6

This growth is projected on a national level and local growth will vary by location. This projection is not specific to DeVry University graduates and may include earners at all stages of their careers.

5https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/health-information-technologists-and-medical-registrars.htm    
6https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm

Program Courses

Health Information Technology Degree Courses

Our Associate in Health Information Technology Degree program offers 4 specializations including Analytics, General Health Services, Health Information and IT and Cybersecurity, allowing you to choose a path that aligns with your goals. Regardless of the specialization you choose, your curriculum will include a suite of hands-on, industry-focused courses known as our Digital Health Core. 

General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL112
Composition
Humanities


+ Choose one below:

ETHC232
Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions
ETHC334
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Social Sciences
SOCS185
Culture and Society
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
BIOS105
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
BIOS268
Pathopharmacology
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
MATH221
Statistics for Decision-Making
Personal and Professional Development
CARD205
Career Development
HIT101
Professional Skills for Healthcare
Digital Health Core
HIT111
Basic Medical Terminology
HIT125
Electronic Health Records and Digital Health
HIT223
Medical Ethics, Compliance and Patient Privacy
HIT235
Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement
Analytics Specialization Courses
Analytics
BIAM110
Introduction to Business Analytics
BIAM300
Managerial Applications of Business Analytics
HIT227
Healthcare Quality and Data Analytics
TECH408
Applied AI for Management and Technology
Healthcare Analytics Profession
HIT267
Healthcare Analytics and Practical Applications
HIT278
Career Success in Healthcare
General Health Services Specialization Courses
Health Service Management
HSM210
Medical Office Administration
HSM310
Health Services Management
Health Information Technology

8 credit hours required. Courses may be chosen from among those with designators HIM, HIT and HSM, as listed in the Academic Catalog, provided they are not used to meet other graduation requirements and prerequisites are met. Qualifying prior college coursework in health sciences or healthcare-related topics not meeting other program requirements may be applied toward elective hours.

Health Services Profession
HIT278
Career Success in Healthcare
Health Information Specialization Courses
Medical Coding
HIT206
CPT Coding with Application
HIT214
ICD Coding I with Application
HIT215
ICD Coding II with Application
Health Information Technology
HIT175
Health Information Technology Application
HIT227
Healthcare Quality and Data Analytics
HIT277
Health Information Practicum Capstone
HIT279
RHIT Exam Preparation
IT and Cybersecurity Specialization Courses
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
CEIS101C
Introduction to Information Technology and Information Systems
CEIS106
Introduction to Operating Systems
NETW191
Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking
SEC305
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
IT and Cybersecurity Profession
HIT278
Career Success in Healthcare
SEC285
Fundamentals of Information System Security

Health Information Technology Coursework Preview

Experience the following classes and more when you earn your Health Information Technology Degree online here at DeVry:

HIT125 – Electronic Health Records and Digital Health

This course provides an overview of the health information profession and associated functions. Concepts of digital health, health technologies and health information systems within a healthcare organization are explored, as well as the policies, regulations and standards related to managing health information.

HIT223 – Medical Ethics, Compliance and Patient Privacy

Examine legal and regulatory issues in healthcare, emphasizing their application in ethical practices, compliance and patient privacy. Explore rights and responsibilities of providers, employees, payers and patients in a healthcare context. Laws and regulations addressing information release and records retention are examined, as are legal and regulatory issues surrounding information confidentiality.

HIT111 – Basic Medical Terminology

This course introduces elements of medical terminology such as terms used to describe the human body and its conditions, terminology for medical procedures and names of commonly prescribed medications. Spelling, pronunciation and meanings of terms used in a professional healthcare setting are covered, as is recognition of common abbreviations.

HIT235 – Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement

Students in this course explore reimbursement and payment methodologies applicable to healthcare provided in various U.S. settings. Forms, processes, practices and the roles of health information professionals are examined as well as concepts related to insurance products, third-party and prospective payment and managed care organizations. 

FAQs: Health Information Technology Degree

What is an Associate Degree in Health Information Technology?

An Associate Degree Program in Health Information Technology focuses on managing health information in electronic systems. Depending on the specialization you choose, coursework may cover areas such as medical coding, analytics, data management, artificial intelligence in technology, insurance billing and reimbursement and more.

What Can I Do with a Health Information Technology Degree?

There are many career paths you can pursue after earning your Associate in Health Information Technology here at DeVry. Depending on the specialization you choose, you might pursue roles such as Coding Manager4, Healthcare Data Analyst, Cybersecurity Technician, Health Information Manager4 and more.

Is health information technology a hard major?

As with any degree program, the level of difficulty will depend on your personal strengths and study habits. Here at DeVry, we offer student support resources such as 24/7 tutoring, confidential mental health counseling, online student communities and more to help you stay motivated and on track toward your goals.

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1Accelerated schedule is per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks. Normal schedule is per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester.

2At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

3For the MBC certificate program, all but two courses stack into our Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology. For the MBC-HIC undergraduate certificate program, all but three courses stack into our Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology. For the AHIT program, all but three courses stack into our Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a Specialization in Health Information Management. Program availability varies by location.

4Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.

5https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/health-information-technologists-and-medical-registrars.htm

6https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm

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