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HIT: Course Requirements
Health Information Technology (HIT) Program
Course Requirements
The DACC Health Information Technology (HIT) Program prepares students for dynamic careers in Health Information Management (HIM) through competency-based education and hands-on learning. Accredited by CAHIIM, the program qualifies graduates to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam administered by AHIMA, a leading credential for high-demand, well-paid roles in on-site and remote healthcare settings.
The program is offered Online or HyFlex, allowing students to attend live virtual sessions or view recorded lectures at their convenience, ideal for balancing work, family, and education.
Beginning in 2025, students can earn embedded or stackable credentials with the two-year degree:
- Health Data Analyst & CompTIA Data+ (embedded)
- IHI Quality & Safety Micro-Credential (embedded)
- HIT Medical Coding Certificate (embedded)
- Healthcare AI & Information Security Certificate (includes CompTIA Security+) (stackable)
- Cancer Registry Management Certificate (Oncology Data Specialist preparation) (stackable)
This occupational program is typically not designed to transfer; however, it has articulation agreements with select senior institutions. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
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| Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| Required Courses | Hours |
| BIOL 137 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BOFF 140 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HITT 101 Introduction to Health Information Management | 4 |
| CBUS 150 Business Computer Systems | 3 |
| HITT 205 Legal Aspects of HIM and Ethics | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Required Courses | Hours |
| HITT 110 Coding in Ambulatory Care Settings | 4 |
| HITT 115 Patho-Physiology and Pharmacology | 4 |
| HITT 245 Current Trends in Health Information Technology | 3 |
| HITT 125 Clinical Practicum I * | 2 |
| HITT 255 Alternative Healthcare Settings Insurance Procedures | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| Required Courses | Hours |
| HITT 106 ICD Coding | 4 |
| HITT 275 Health Information, Analytics and Data Use | 3 |
| ENGL 101 Rhetoric and Composition | 3 |
| MATH 115 Survey of Statistics | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Required Courses | Hours |
| HITT 235 Advanced Coding | 3 |
| HITT 240 Supervision for Health Information Technologists | 3 |
| HITT 260 Quality Assurance and Healthcare Statistics | 3 |
| HITT 250 Clinical Practicum III Supervision | 2 |
| SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 100 | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Total Program Hours | 63 |
HITT 125 &250 may be taken in other semesters based on facility availability. Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete associate degree. Purchase 18 month access to VLAB when taking HITT 125 for use in HITT 106 & HITT 235.
BIOL 136 Anatomy and Physiology I must be completed with a grade of "C" or better prior to submitting an application to the program. First time degree seeking students must complete INST101, Success in College, as a requirement for graduation. Program is not eligible for Web Registration. Entrance Requirements: completion of coursework required to enroll in MATH 107 Applied Mathematical Concepts or MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra, or higher level algebra-based math course OR placement by test into MATH 107 Applied Mathematical Concepts or MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra or higher level algebra-based math course.