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Associate in Science Degree, Health Information Technology

Program Overview

The Associate in Science (A.S.), Health Information Technology degree program equips students with knowledge of the practices and processes needed to interpret medical documentation and meet the demands of the transition from paper-based to electronic health records. The Associate Degree Program at Seminole State is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).  The program provides students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of health science as well as the topics of:

• Health information technology
• Database management
• Health law
• Healthcare performance improvement
• Financial aspects of healthcare services
• Effective communication skills
• Other soft skills needed in the workplace

An A.S. degree in Health Information Technology opens the door to many areas within the healthcare industry, including management, medical coding, consulting, patient privacy and information security. Graduates of the program can enter the work force immediately or continue their studies at the university level.

Select Health Information Technology courses from the A.S. degree may transfer for students wishing to pursue a related bachelor's degree, such as the University of Central Florida's Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management.  An Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be required for admission to the University. The A.A. degree is designed for transfer to an upper-division public college or university in the State of Florida.  

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Information Technology Program can embark on careers with hospitals, healthcare IT vendors, government agencies, the insurance industry and more. Opportunities in the field, including managing, analyzing and coding medical information, are expected to grow through the year 2017. In 2011, the mean hourly wage for medical records and health information technicians in Florida was $16.81 per hour.

Admission Requirements

The A.S., Health Information Technology is a limited-access program. Applications are accepted each May, and core course content starts each fall.

All applicants must submit to a criminal background check and be free of offenses that could disqualify them from working in a healthcare environment (Florida Statute 456.0635). Applicants with criminal background issues may not be accepted into the program. Before requesting and paying for background check services, applicants with concerns should email the health professions career program advisor or call 407.404.6004.

 In order to be considered for admission to the Health Information Technology Program, students must:

• Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College of Florida and complete the Steps to Enroll.
• Successfully complete the following prerequisite and General Education courses:
  • BSC 2093C: Anatomy and Physiology I*
  • BSC 2094C: Anatomy and Physiology II*
  • CGS 2100C: Office Applications*
  • HSC 1531: Medical Terminology*
  • ENC 1101: English I
  • INP 2002: Introduction to Industrial Psychology
  • STA 2023: Statistical Methods
  • CGS 2540: Database Management
  • HIM 1433: Concepts of Disease
• Submit an A.S., Health Information Technology application for admission. Program applications must be turned in to the health professions advisor in room ALT-117 on the Altamonte Springs Campus by the stated deadline.

* BSC 2093C: Anatomy and Physiology I; BSC 2094C: Anatomy and Physiology II; CGS 2100C: Office Applications; and HSC 1531: Medical Terminology must be completed prior to application submission. Please consult an academic advisor if you have any questions about course requirements.

Selection Process

Admission to the limited-access Health Information Technology degree program is prioritized based on the following criteria:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Successful completion of BSC 2093C: Anatomy and Physiology I; BSC 2094C: Anatomy and Physiology II; CGS 2100C: Office Applications; and HSC 1531: Medical Terminology at the time of application submission.

If there are more qualified applicants than seats, candidates will be ranked using the following point system:

Point value ties will be broken by:

1. Completion of certificate program or industry certification.
2. Cumulative GPA.
3. Completion of General Education courses.
4. Proof of previous employment in healthcare.

Application Deadline

Applications for the A.S., Health Information Technology Program will be accepted May 1-31 each year.

Additional Information

Students are encouraged to visit a counselor or academic advisor for assistance with course selection, sequencing and scheduling. Financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are available. All services are free and available at each Seminole State campus. For more information, review the Seminole State College Online Catalog.