Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Online Degree Information

	Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology
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Degree Title:	Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology
College:	Northwestern College
Description:	The health care field has a need for experts in Health Information Technology to accurately document patients' medical histories—such as illnesses, observations, surgeries, and treatment outcomes—to ensure proper treatment and care. Health Information Technologists may keep patient records for hospitals, outpatient centers, nursing homes, public health departments, or insurance companies. Northwestern College's online associate's degree in Health Information Technology prepares students to enter this growing field with courses on medical coding, terminology, and insurance and billing practices. Northwestern College's AAS in HIT is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) and Information Management Education of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Accreditation:	Northwestern College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and our programs are also approved and accredited by recognized educational associations. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
7725 S. Harlem Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Semester-based calendar

Delivery Format: (?)
Online

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Access to high speed internet, Pentium-class computer with Windows 98 or XP, Microsoft Office or Office Suite.

Geographic Restrictions:
US only

Loans Offered:
Scholarships, discounts, grants, employment, loans, or payment plans are available. FASFA code: 002371