Also see Health Information Management / Medical Coding and Billing

Program Option:
AAS - Health Information Technology


The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Health Information Management (HIM) at Collin College is an 18 month program (two academic years) that will prepare the student for workforce, as a health information professional. The curriculum is based on the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) competencies for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). This curriculum is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) Education.

Upon the successful completion of the program, the graduate can make application to AHIMA to take the credentialing examination. After passing the certification examination, the graduate can use the designation RHIT behind the professional signature. Students must meet eligibility requirements for certification.

ACCREDITATION
The AAS in Health Information Management is accredited through the CAHIIM. They may be contacted at:
     233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st floor
     Chicago, IL 60601-5800
     312.233.1100
     www.cahiim.org

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES / CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS STATEMENT
After initial acceptance to this program, all students are required to meet specific functional abilities - with or without accommodations - for successful completion of the program and to function safely and effectively in the variety of the profession’s settings. The specific functional requirements are found in the Functional Abilities / Core Performance Standards documents provided in the program information on the Health Information Management website www.collin.edu/him. Students who think they may not be able to meet the functional standards and need accommodation are encouraged to contact the college ACCESS department as soon as this program is of interest.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the program is selective and based on a point system. For more information, please visit our website at: www.collin.edu/him. Admission is limited to 25 students per semester. Application deadlines are the 2^nd Friday in November, for spring eligibility; 2^nd Friday in May for all eligibility. Eligibility will be based on the following requirements:

• Complete Collin College Admission requirements
• Provide proof of high school graduation or GED
• Submit official copies of all college transcripts
• Complete Collin college reading, writing and mathematics assessments
• Overall GPA of 2.5 with a minimum grade of "C" in all prerequisite courses. Please note that a grade of "C" or better must be earned in all courses completed and applicable to the Health Information Management degree plan
• Completion of the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) Health Occupations Aptitude Test, prior to Application Deadline, with satisfactory results
• Completion of immunizations required by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) *
• Submission to the Health Sciences, Emergency Services and Physical Education Office E302, ath the Central Park Campus (CPC) a complete Health Information Management Admission Packet to include:
  
• • HIM Application
  • Consent for background check
  • Consent for drug screening
  • Immunization documentation (including Hepatitis B and flu vaccine) *
  • TB screening
  • Complete and sign the Functional Abilities / Core Performance Standards for Health Information Management Program - Clinical Expectations
  • Sign the Success in HIM document
  • Submit a one- to two-page essay explaining why you have chosen to become a Health Information professional
  • Request two letters of reference from employers or teachers (not family or friends) that can attest to your character and aptitude in the healthcare career. These letters should be mailed directly to : Attn: Director of the Health Information Management Program, Health Sciences, Emergency Services and Physical Education Office, Collin College, 2200 W. University Dr., McKinney, TX 75071

Once the student is admitted to this program, they must earn a grade of "C" or better in all major course work to continue.

The clinical courses require students to be placed at a clinical site. Clinical I
(HITT-1160), students will be spending a total of 16 hours at various healthcare facilities. Clinical II (HITT-2361), students will be spending 80 hours in a healthcare facility. These hours are typically Monday through Friday during normal business hours and arrangements should be made by students to be available for their scheduled clinical visits. For more information contact the Health Information Management Department.

Students interested in the program should see an academic advisor. Once admitted, the Program Director will construct an academic degree plan. Consult the college website for more specific information as well as the HIM website at: www.collin.edu/him



AAS – Health Information Management
69 credit hours