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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

PaulaHagstrom@ferris.edu 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/

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Dept. of Clinical Laboratory Science, Respiratory Care & Health Care System Administration (CRHA)