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General education requirements for AAS degree vary and are specified by each program. Students should consult with an advisor before selecting educational courses. Contact the health information management programs coordinator at 801-626-7242 for an advisement appointment and/or a course catalog.

Important information for all students
You will need to complete a background check, drug screen, and proof of immunizations before your Professional Practice Experiences (HIM 2861 and HIM 2862)

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Health Information Technology
Prerequisites (6 credit hours)
	Hths 1101*	Medical Terminology	2
	Hths LS1110*	Biomedical Core I	4

Core Requirements (31 credit hours)
	HIM 2000	Introduction to Health Information	3
	HIM 2250	Healthcare Privacy & Security	3
	HIM 2300	Diagnosis Coding	3
	HIM 2320	Ambulatory & Physician Office Coding	3
	HIM 2330	Classification Systems Topics & Reimbursement	2
	HIM 2410	ICD-10-PCS Coding	2
	HIM 2500	Healthcare Database Management & Security	3
	HIM 2861	(2nd year) Professional Practice Experiences I	2
	HIM 2862	(2nd year) Professional Practice Experiences II	2
	HIM 2863	Professional Practice Experience in Coding	1
	HIM 3000	Computer Applications in Health Care	3
	HIM 3300	Introduction to Quality Improvement in Health Care	3

Support Courses Required (19-21 credit hours)
	Hths 1111*	Biomedical Core II	4
	Hths 2230	Intro to Pathophysiology	3
	Hths 2240/3240	Intro to Pharmacology	3
	HAS 3000	The Health Care System	3
	TBE 1700	Computer Literacy	3
	MATH 1030	or demonstrated math competency by exam	3
	OR
	Hths 1108	Biocalculation in Health Science	5
	OR
	HIM 3200	Epidemiology & Biostatistics	5

*Students with no college experience may be more successful if they take their first basic course or two, such as human anatomy and human physiology, in a traditional campus setting before starting the online courses.

Institutional Certificate - Health Care Coding and Classification

Bachelor of Science - Health Administrative Services

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Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 84408