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Health Information Management - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 66 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Allied Health
alliedhealth@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3579
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 8100

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AL153
Pharmacology
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

BI103
Human Anatomy and Physiology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
6.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.

CS104
Computers in Healthcare
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

HR103
Health Information Processes
4.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

HR105
Medical Terminology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

HR107
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

HR203
HIM Virtual Lab I
1.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR103 Health Information Processes, and HR107 Legal Aspects of Health Information.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR103 Health Information Processes, and HR107 Legal Aspects of Health Information.

HR208
Quality Improvement in Healthcare
2.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.

HR210
CPT Coding
2.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I.

HR211
HIM Virtual Lab II
1.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, and HR214 Health Statistics.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, and HR214 Health Statistics.

HR212
Pathophysiology
4.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, and BI103 Human A&P.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, and BI103 Human A&P.

HR214
Health Statistics
2.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.

HR215
HIM Clinical Affiliation
2.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: Departmental Consent.

HR216
Reimbursement Methodologies
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent, and HR210 CPT Coding.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent, and HR210 CPT Coding.

HR217
Health Record Lab I
1.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR107 Legal Aspects of Health Information, and HR214 Health Statistics.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR107 Legal Aspects of Health Information, and HR214 Health Statistics.

HR218
Health Record Lab II
1.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR208 Quality Improvement in Healthcare, or Departmental Consent, and HR216 Reimbursement Methodologies.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR208 Quality Improvement in Healthcare, or Departmental Consent, and HR216 Reimbursement Methodologies.

HR222
ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I
4.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and BI103 Human A&P.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and BI103 Human A&P.

HR223
ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding II
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.

HR224
Coding Lab
1.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.

HR228
Statistics and Analytics
2.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR214 Health Statistics, and IS104 Microcomputer Applications.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: HR214 Health Statistics, and IS104 Microcomputer Applications.

HR229
Healthcare Leadership
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

IS104
Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


  • HIM Communication Option
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • BU109
      Business Communications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU109H
      Honors Business Communications
      3.00

    • EN108
      Career and Technical Writing
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • SH101
      Public Speaking T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • SH210
      Interpersonal Communication T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

  • HIM Social Science Option
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • PS100
      General Psychology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • PS100H
      Honors General Psychology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00

    • PS101
      Human Relations
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • PS102
      Human Growth and Development T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: PS100 General Psychology.
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: PS100 General Psychology.

    • PS102H
      Honors Human Growth and Development T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Prereq: PS100 General Psychology.
      Prereq: PS100 General Psychology.

    • SO100
      Fundamentals of Sociology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • SO100H
      Honors Fundamentals of Sociology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

  • Health Information Management Composition Options
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • EN101
      English Composition IA T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accu NG Writing Score 255+ & Accu NG Reading Score 255+, and ACT Reading Score of 18 or above, or ACT English Score of 18 or above.
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accu NG Writing Score 255+ & Accu NG Reading Score 255+, and ACT Reading Score of 18 or above, or ACT English Score of 18 or above.

    • EN107
      Business English Grammar & Composition
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026


Total Credit Hours
66.00
Program Notes:

A grade of "C" or better is required for all degree-specific courses.

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