Health Information Technology - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(31 credits)

NOTE: Students who lack prior health and/or general office experience may need to take course-related prerequisites.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required HITP, BUSA and HLSC courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 31 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
Core Requirements (7 Credits)
BUSA 1180Business Mathematics3
ENGL 1110GComposition I 14
Related Requirements (9 credits)
HITP 1110Electronic Health Records3
HLSC 1540Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care3
BUSA 2175Personal Development3
Technical Requirements (15 credits)
HITP 1140Health Information Introduction to Pathophysiology3
HITP 2208Medical Office Procedures3
HLSC 1510Medical Terminology3
HLSC 1520Anatomy and Physiology for Health Careers0-4
HITP 2288Medical Insurance Billing3
Total Credits28-32
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

(31 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required HITP, BUSA, and HLSC and courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 31 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 4
Composition I  
BUSA 1180 Business Mathematics 3
HLSC 1510 Medical Terminology 3
HLSC 1520 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Careers 0-4
BUSA 2175 Personal Development 3
 Credits13-17
Semester 2
HLSC 1540 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care 3
HITP 1110 Electronic Health Records 3
HITP 1140 Health Information Introduction to Pathophysiology 3
HITP 2208 Medical Office Procedures 3
HITP 2288 Medical Insurance Billing 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits28-32