Students in the Health Information Technology program must have the abilities and skills necessary for a variety of Health Information functions and tasks. The following is a representative list of the essential skills, with or without accommodation, expected of students enrolled in the HIT program:
- Demonstrate discretion and assurance of patient right to privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrate assertiveness while maintaining professionalism when encountering tense situations.
- Demonstrate the ability to diffuse emotions while solving problems.
- Demonstrate the ability to be detailed oriented.
- Demonstrate the ability to stay focused in stressful situations.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
- Demonstrate logic and the ability to analyze information.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to new technologies and software applications.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English, both written and verbally.
- Demonstrate respect of self and others.
- HIT students are required to participate in a Experiential Learning and Assessment ( Internship) as part of their program. This allows students to gain inside knowledge and professional experience in preparation for entering the Health Information Profession. Students will have 14 weeks to complete the uncompensated 100-hour requirement. While there may be flexibility in the days and hours worked, it should be understood that many sites operate during normal business hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, so there are no weekend and evening hours available at sites. In addition, travelling outside the county in which you reside may be a requirement for the completion of your hours.
- In addition to the above mentioned, students will be required to complete a health physical form with vaccination documentation, including flu vaccination, and additional documentation may be required by a students designated internship site prior to the start of a student’s internship.
- For additional resources regarding available credentials and pathways, please visit www.ahima.org.
The essential skills and relevant activities are listed for your review so that potential students can decide whether or not they may be able to complete the requirements for the Health Information Technology program.
MVCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The College will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for an applicant with a disability who is otherwise qualified. Applicants who are unsure if they can meet these essential skills or know they will need help in meeting them should contact the Office of Accessibility Resources at (315) 792-5644 to discuss accommodations and/or auxiliary aids.