Class Schedule and Course Descriptions
As an associate degree seeking student, coursework covers topics such as:
- Coding & Classification Systems
- Revenue cycle management
- Management of patient health information
- Health law and ethics
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare statistics & data analysis
- Management in Health Information
- Technology in healthcare
As a bachelor's degree seeking student, coursework covers topics such as:
- Healthcare informatics and data analytics
- Compliance as related to privacy and security
- Data and Information Governance
- Financial management in healthcare
Professional practice experiences are required for students enrolled in the Health Information Technology and Health Information Administration programs.
Our experiences provide students with hands-on application of coursework through use of the AHIMA Virtual Lab and EHRGo. In addition, a clinical instructor manages the assignment of students to external facilities for the completion of the required experiences.
Students are responsible for completion of a criminal background check, providing copies of immunization records, providing own transportation to external agencies, and following all other requirements according to contractual agreements made between Indiana University and external agencies.
The use of laptops is a requirement for the Health Information Technology program. Students are encouraged to utilize their own equipment in our on-site classes. All testing is conducted via Canvas, the learning management system used at Indiana University Northwest.
Students should consult with the department and their advisor for additional information concerning course content and academic counseling.
