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Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination. Associate of Applied Science Degree 1. Verify completeness, accuracy, and proper entry of patient information in both electronic and paper health records 2. Use computer applications to analyze, abstract, and track patient data 3. Assign ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures needed to submit insurance claims for reimbursement 4. Work in hospitals, physician practices, nursing homes, insurance companies, and other non-traditional healthcare settings The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology (HIT) degree at Ferris State University prepares our graduates to meet the challenges of the business side of the health care industry. Ferris HIT graduates are proficient in ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding, billing, analyzing, managing, and utilizing patient care data. Live. Learn. Lead. Preparing graduates for leadership in today’s dynamic health care industry HIT faculty have extensive workplace experience in addition to teaching experience Low student to faculty ratios. Average class size is 22 students Practical experience in a laboratory equipped with software currently used in HIT 240 hour internship in a hospital Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 15% from 2014 to 2024 Graduates are eligible to write the Registered Health Information Technology certification exam Over 188,600 health information technicians employed in 2014
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Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
1. Verify completeness, accuracy, and proper
entry of patient information in both electronic
and paper health records
2. Use computer applications to analyze,
abstract, and track patient data
3. Assign ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes to
diagnoses and procedures needed to submit
insurance claims for reimbursement
4. Work in hospitals, physician practices, nursing
homes, insurance companies, and other
non-traditional healthcare settings
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology (HIT) degree at Ferris State
University prepares our graduates to meet the challenges of the business side of the health care
industry. Ferris HIT graduates are proficient in ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding, billing,
analyzing, managing, and utilizing patient care data.
Live. Learn. Lead. Preparing graduates for leadership in today’s dynamic health care industry
HIT faculty have extensive
workplace experience in addition to teaching experience
Low student to faculty
ratios. Average class size is 22 students
Practical experience in a
laboratory equipped with software currently used in HIT
240 hour internship in a
hospital
Employment of health
information technicians
is projected to grow
15% from 2014 to 2024
Graduates are eligible
to write the Registered
Health Information
Technology
certification exam
Over 188,600 health
information technicians
employed in 2014
Students can enter the HIT program in Fall, Spring, or
Summer semester.
Classes are offered in Big Rapids during the day and
Grand Rapids in the evening
For graduates of an accredited Health Information
Technology program, all of the professional courses in
the HIT program can be taken online
HCMA (Healthcare Management Association) – composed
of various programs in the College of Health Professions
who promote the health professions
Conduct fundraising activities for various charities
Sponsor social activities for the organization as well as
the community
Secure guest speakers to talk on relevant topics to
members
The Health Information Technology program at Ferris State
University is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (CAHIIM). http://cahiim.org
Paula Hagstrom, MM RHIA
Program Coordinator, Health Information Programs
Ferris State University
[email protected] or (231) 591-2395
Admissions For admission, 2.5 Grade Point Average or higher
Most of the professional program courses require “C” or better
to progress
No wait list to start the program
Contact CRHA for more information:
College of Health Professions, VFS 403
200 Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: (231) 591-2270
Apply Now Ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/alliedhe/csrchca/
health-info-tech
Dept. of Clinical Laboratory Science, Respiratory Care & Health Care System Administration (CRHA)
