Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Associate's degree, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Other
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is committed to the advancement of outcomes-focused knowledge and the preparation of individuals for various careers in health information technology. The Health Information Technology program is dedicated to providing culturally diverse students with the knowledge, skills, and analytical tools necessary to become successful, ethical professionals. This program encourages and values a mix of discipline-based scholarship, contributions to practice and collaborative learning, and its faculty members strive for excellence in teaching, practice, and professional service. The program supports professional interaction among faculty, practitioners and students, and encourages involvement with local, regional, national, and international organizations.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
85
Hours
60
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Curriculum is mapped to the AHIMA relevant curriculum competencies.
Training Location(s)
3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Local WIB
5010 - Central
Name of Credential
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal, State, Institutional, Private
Grants, scholarships, waivers, loans and workstudy are available for this program.
Refund Policy
https://uaptc.edu/student-accounts/refund-policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Commission on Accredidation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education - CAHIIM
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,873.00 This cost is the approximation of the cost for the HIMT courses for the entire program.
In-State Tuition
$12,120.00 $142 Per credit hour (60 credit hours), $60 per credit hour General Fees.
Other Fees
$1,300.00 HIT Program Specific Fees: $100 per semester(4 Semesters used here), Distance Education Fee: $15 per credit hour (60 hrs)
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$18,120.00 $242 Per credit hour (60 credit hours), $60 per credit hour General Fees.
Total In-State Program Cost
$15,293.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$21,293.00
