Degree Details

Program accreditation: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education

Darton College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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The associate degree program in Health Information Technology at Darton College is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as a health information technician who performs tasks related to the use, analysis, presentation, abstracting, coding, storage and the retrieval of health care data in manual or electronic form.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.

Graduates are eligible to write the national examination given by the American Health Information Management Association. Upon successful completion of the examination, the health information technician is awarded the professional credential of a registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association.

The program is delivered primarily through Internet  

No campus visits.  All coursework and assignments conducted online.

Completion of appropriate learning support courses.
Additional Requirements:
1.To continue in the Health Information Technology Program (HITE), a "C" is required in all HIT courses. If the student fails to make a "C" in an HITE course, and it is the student's first failure, the student may reapply to the HITE Program. All the student's previous HITE course work will be evaluated by the Program Director, and the Program Director will make the decision as to which courses should be repeated. More than one "D" and/or "F" in HITE courses will result in permanent dismissal from the program (this may be two courses or failure in the same course twice).
2.High speed internet connection is highly recommended for optimal use of AHIMA's Virtual Lab applications.
3.Professional liability insurance is required. The cost of this insurance is approximately $17.50 per year.
4.Because of the nature of the profession, the student is required to sign and abide by a statement that the student will honor the confidential nature of health/medical records. A charge of breach of confidentiality will be treated according to the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook, "Code of Conduct."
5.Student membership in the American Health Information Management Association is recommended. The cost of student membership is $35 per year.
6.A student may be denied permission to continue in the program if, in the opinion of the faculty, the Chair of Allied Health, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the student does not demonstrate the necessary qualifications for a health information technician.
7.To satisfactorily complete the curriculum and to develop the skills required of an entry level health information technician, the student must demonstrate:
a.Visual Acuity (with or without corrective lenses): to read paper, microfilm, and electronic documents.
b.Physical Ability: to process reports and records, to operate equipment necessary for record keeping (for example, manually operated filing equipment, printers, microfilm reader/printers, computer keyboard), and to move about in space limited by compacted filing.
c.Manual Dexterity: to perform the fine motor functions necessary to document analysis of records (i.e., must use pens, pencils, and manage papers), and to operate electronic equipment (i.e., computers, word processors).
d.Hearing (with or without aids): to hear the spoken voice in order to be able to respond verbally  

Financial Aid: For information about cost and financial aid deadlines, please see the Cost & Financial Aid information for the program.

To be admitted to the Health Information Technology program, the Darton student must complete all required Learning Support courses, and meet one of the following conditions:
1.Present a composite score of 870 or higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test 1 (SAT I) or a composite score of 19 or higher on the American College Testing Service Assessment Test (ACT) and have a minimum of 2.00 ("C") or higher, or
2.Have earned or transferred credit at Darton for 15 or more semester credit hours of courses required in the Health Information Technology program with a grade point average of 2.0 ("C") or higher.

Students must meet all graduation requirements set forth by Darton College.  

• Computer with current operating system (Windows or Mac). Additional peripherals; Headphones, printer may be required.
• High Speed Internet Access

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

* The cost of an Electronic Rate program is the same regardless of residency.

** These rates are averages of tuition rate and student fees. Actual tuition costs may vary, based on the program, student level and student major. Please be sure to contact the college or university for your specific tuition and fee amounts. All amounts are displayed as US currency.

Other cost considerations:
    Costs are subject to change. The course management system can be accessed via the Internet without purchasing proprietary software. Background check fees.

The Darton College Office of Student Financial Aid can help you find sources to finance your education. It is important to apply for financial aid as early as possible to allow for complete processing of your financial aid applications. We want to help you reach your educational goals. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed annually to assist in determining financial need using confidential information provided by the applicant. The Darton College Federal identification number to be used on the FAFSA is 001543. See instructions on how to apply at: http://www.darton.edu/admin/finaid/how-to-apply.php

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Applicants must have completed all 16 of the required 16 College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) courses in high school, or all 13 of the required 13 Career/Technical Preparatory Curriculum courses in high school. Students who have not completed the 16 units of the CPC and who intend to be in degree programs leading to baccalaureate degrees must take additional courses to make up for CPC course deficiencies.

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Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.