Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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11/23/2015 | Cecil College Proposal | AAS | Health Information Technology | | 1/22/2016 | Approved | 2/19/2016 |
Health Information Technology Program Description |
Cecil College is proposing to offer a new Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology. The program is designed for students who currently hold a national certification as a Medical Coder and/or have five years’ experience as a coder. The curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of health information technology such as verifying accurate completion of medical records; data management; and use of computer applications to assess and analyze patient data and health care costs. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician Certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association. |