Health Information Technology (AS)

Code diagnoses, protect patient privacy

Health Information Technicians code, analyze, secure, and maintain patient health information. Duties typically include coding diagnoses, processing reimbursements, managing release of information, protecting patient data privacy and assisting in the building and enhancement of electronic health record documentation systems used by healthcare providers.

Upon successfully completing DSU’s online or hybrid Health Information Technology (HIT) program, you are eligible to take the national exam sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and earn the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential. Competencies for the AHIMA Data Management Track and Revenue Management Track are included within the Health Information Technology program curriculum.

Become an expert in Health Information Technology

Learn to understand the meaning and location of data collected in healthcare. Analyze health data and interpret it for reimbursement, improvement and decision making. Comply with the documentation laws and regulations of accrediting agencies. Students are required to complete all HIM courses with a grade of “C” or above and are required to complete supervised professional practice experiences at a healthcare or healthcare related facility. In addition, student proof of immunizations is required prior to scheduling supervised professional practices. Background checks are required for all students prior to working onsite for a supervised professional practice. Background checks and liability insurance fees are paid by students for completion of supervised professional practices.

Check it out!

Try out the free sample lesson in HIM 150 Introduction to Health Information Management.

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Preparation with accreditation

The Health Information Management accreditor of Dakota State University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2029-30. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

The AS HIT, BS HIA, and MS HIM programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Upon successfully completing DSU's online HIT program, you are eligible to take the national exam, which is sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). You can also earn a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.