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Technical Diploma Health Information Technology
1. III. Technical Diploma
♦ Health Information Technology
CIP Code: 51.0707, 51.0710
Program Title:
Completion Award:
Contact Hours:
Semester Credits:
Program Duration:
Cost Per Credit Hour:
Course Materials and Fees:
Total Cost of Program:
Health Information Technology
Technical Diploma
450
Outside Study Hours: 900
30 hours
(including 3 semester credits of General Studies)
60 weeks
$249
Total Tuition: $7,470
$125
Total Course Materials & Fees: $1,250**
$8,720
(including course materials and fees)
Program Description
The Technical Diploma in Health Information Technology program prepares individuals to perform
functions and processes in healthcare facilities related to the daily operations. The graduate will
demonstrate the basic understanding of medical terminology, medical transcription, insurance billing
and coding practices, general office duties, and customer service.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:
Understand medical terms related to common diseases and pathology by utilizing the learned
foundations of medical word structure and abbreviations.
Transcribe, proofread, and edit various forms of health related information including, but not
limited to, correspondence, ambulatory reports, history and physical exams, operative reports,
and discharge summaries utilizing standard formatting.
Understand all types of insurance plans, filing guidelines, precertification and authorization
procedures, and perform basic procedure and diagnostic coding for reimbursement.
Perform general office duties relating to communication, supply and equipment maintenance,
financial management, mail handling, and employment laws.
Potential Employment
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should possess the knowledge and skills
required for employment as a Medical Office Assistant or focus on specialized entry-level positions
such as Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Biller and Coder, or other similar positions within the
healthcare field.
* ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given
course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.
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