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Feb 03, 2025
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2024-2025 Catalog
Health Information Technology (HIT-AAS), A.A.S.
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Online
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Associate in Applied Science
Health Information Technicians ensure the quality of health information records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. At the end of the program, the student is eligible to apply to write the national certification examination to earn the designation of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
The Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
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Program Outcomes
- Graduates will apply previously learned knowledge to the solution of new problems.
- Graduates will apply knowledge and professional competencies required to practice as an entry-level Health Information Technician.
- Graduates will communicate to acquire, develop, and convey ideas and information to diverse populations.
- Graduates will demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors.
- The program will continue to meet the standards established by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.70 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.69 with college approval)
- Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950 OR 3.0 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and Composite ACT 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
University Requirements - 16 to 18 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 16 to 17 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage.
Communication Competency - 6 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 4 Credits Required
One course is required with a minimum of 3 credits: must be a lab course.
Culture Competency - 3 Credits Required
Self and Society Competency - Credits Required Met in College Requirements
College Requirements - 55 Credits Required
College of Health Professions (COHP) Core Curriculum - 4 Credits Required
Major Courses - 44 Credits Required
Professional Support Courses - 4 Credits Required
Additional Requirements - 3 Credits Required
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Students must be admitted into the Health Information Technology (HIT) program and earn a grade of C or higher in following courses before taking MRIS 293 : COHP 101 , COHP 102 , COMM 105 or COMM 221 , BIOL 109 , ENGL 250 , ISYS 105 , MRIS 101 , MRIS 103 , MRIS 121 , MRIS 122 , MRIS 204 , MRIS 205 , MRIS 209 , MRIS 210 , MRIS 211 , MRIS 220 , MRIS 221 , MRIS 261 , MRIS 345 , and ENGL 150 which requires a grade of C- or higher.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A 2.25 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses. Students that obtain a grade of less than a C are required to repeat the course. Two unsuccessful attempted, a grade of less than a C, in any MRIS or HCSA course will result in a dismissal from the program.
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