Career Opportunities
Health Information Management AAS degree graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in both Revenue Management and Data Management of patient records. They may work in a Health Information Management Department, or Billing Office, or the Privacy, Registry, or Credentialing departments at hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, chiropractic offices, etc. They may also work at insurance companies, public health agencies, law firms, outsourcing companies, or vendors for electronic health records, among many other types of employers. Many jobs in this field are remote positions.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Suggested Technical Studies Semester I
HITM 1230 and HITM 1244 require simultaneous registration for HITM 1228 for students who have not completed it with a grade of C or better in the past
Suggested Technical Studies Semester II
Suggested Technical Studies Semester III
Suggested Technical Studies Semester IV
HITM2224: This course requires simultaneous registration in HITM 1236 and HITM 2210 for students who have not completed them with a grade of C or better in the past.
**See Program Handbook for specific information about co-req requirements.
General Education
| Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH1351 | Statistics | 4 Credits |
| MnTC Goal Area 1 Communications Oral | 3 Credits | |
| MnTC Goal Area 1 Communications Written ENGL1303 Recommended | 3 Credits | |
| MnTC Goal 2 or 6 CRTK1300 Recommended | 3 Credits | |
| MnTC Goal 5 or 7 DVRS1304 Recommended | 3 Credits |