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Students start with the Pre-HIT pathway and upon completion of [their Assoc. in](their Assoc. in) HIT will have also obtained a Basic Certificate in Billing (BC) and an Advanced Certificate in Coding (AC) . Admission is tentative if the student meets certain criteria including having the minimum required GPA, the completion of a background check along with a drug screening, and all of the medical forms that are required by the program. Aside from this, the students need to have health insurance and have transportation to and from their clinical sites. All students need to be familiar with all of the policies and procedures that are included in the HIT Program’s Student Handbook along with signing all of the program’s required forms as well.  \nThe Health Information Technology (HIT) program at Malcolm X College, a City College of Chicago, offers an introductory career-focused educational path into the healthcare industry. This program is designed for students who aspire to become healthcare professionals in the Health Information Technology (HIT) career field, this includes professional opportunities for Medical Coders and Billers. The program is designed to prepare students to successfully attain professional coding certifications, such as the Certified Coding Assistant, (CCA), through the American Health Information Management Association and the Certified Coding  \nProfessional, Apprentice (CPC-A) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) . Upon completion of the Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate’s Degree Program, students will be prepared for job opportunities within the healthcare industry.  \nAccreditation  \nThe HIT Program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education effective April 28, 2021.  \n| Please reach out to Director Hill-Burns [dhill7@ccc.edu](dhill7@ccc.edu) to review the courses you will need to take, especially if you are matriculating from the Advanced Coding Program. |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Recommended Academic Plan-HIT |  |  | Semest","cbCainHL9u3Fq5Vi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainHL9u3Fq5Vi","pdf",1019360,61,"English","# Program Description\n## Program Mission, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes\n## Admission Criteria to the Medical Billing and Coding Programs\n## AHIMA Code of Ethics\n## Essential Skills Expected of a Medical Biller / Coder / HIT Technician\n## Description of Courses Included in the Medical Billing Program\n## Non-Discrimination Policy and Disability Services\n## Advising, Academic Support, and Career Services\n## Student Support Services and Social Media Policy\n## Student Health Coverage Insurance\n## Dress Code and Attire\n## Attendance and Participation\n## Program Policies and Student Guidelines\n## Student Rights and Responsibilities\n## Progression in the Program\n## Academic Behavior and Misconduct / Program Dismissal\n## Course Evaluations, Course Syllabus and Student Progress Reports\n## Non-Academic Formal Complaint Filing Procedure\n## Academic Standing Procedure\n## Acknowledgement of the Medical Billing Program Student Handbook\n## Application to the Medical Coding Program\n## Medical Coding Program Reference Forms\n## Appendix A (Medical Forms)\n## Appendix B (Background Check Information)","[{\"question\":\"What credentials and pathways are included in the HIT program?\",\"answer\":\"Students begin with the Pre-HIT pathway and, upon completion of the HIT associate degree, also earn a Basic Certificate in Billing (BC) and an Advanced Certificate in Coding (AC).\"},{\"question\":\"What admission requirements must students meet?\",\"answer\":\"Admission is tentative and depends on meeting criteria including the minimum required GPA, completing a background check with drug screening, and completing all required medical forms. 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