The Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) is designed to prepare students to maintain patient records and health patient records and health information data in every health care setting including acute care, long-term, ambulatory care, insurance and federal agencies. After successful completion of the HIT Associate program, the graduate is eligible to take the national RHIT certification examination through AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association). Upon successfully passing the RHIT examination through AHIMA, the graduate is certified through AHIMA as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Note: HIT Associates students are eligible to take the RHIT examination in the final semester of their Associate coursework, as long as in good academic standing. Consult with your advisor for current transferability information.

REQUIREMENTS AND PRE-REQUISITES:
Students do not need special permission to be admitted to the HIT program. Students need a 2.75 GPA and a "C" or better in all HCHT courses. For further advisementcontact Roseanna McGinn MBA-HCA, RHIT rmcginn@unm.edu and Michelle Lee tsinnami@unm.edu.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (33):

Communications (6):

Arts and Design/Humanities (3):

Social and Behavioral Science (6):

Mathematics/Physical and Natural Science (7):

Physical Education/Health (2)

Health Sciences (6):

Business Technology (3):

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CORE (38):