HIT-HIM Transfer Planning Guide: Del Mar College

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), in collaboration with Del Mar College (DEL MAR), has developed this Transfer Planning Guide for DEL MAR Health Information Technology (HIT) students interested in UIC’s HIM Online Degree Program. The coursework identified in this guide is specific only to the DEL MAR HIT program and the UIC HIM program and cannot be used for transfer into any other UIC program. Students are required to contact the UIC HIT_HIM Admission Advisor, and should do so as early as possible. The UIC advisors will work with you to develop a detailed plan that will allow you to enroll at UIC in the Online HIM Program for an upcoming term.

UIC HIT-HIM Admission Advisor contact:
https://go.uic.edu/BSHIM
866-772-2268

Guaranteed admission

UIC offers provisional admission to DEL MAR HIT/RHIT students which guarantees them a spot in the Online HIM program once Steps 1 and 2 of the Transfer Planning Guide are satisfied. Admission is only guaranteed when contact with a UIC HIT-HIM Admission Advisor is made prior to application to the UIC HIT-HIM online program.

Accreditation

The University of Illinois at Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the regional accrediting commissions in the United States.

The Health Information Management Baccalaureate program is accredited by the Commission on Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

The information contained herein is only a guide. It does not represent an official agreement to transfer credits nor is it the official health information technology curriculum at Del Mar College. Please contact the UIC HIT-HIM Admission Advisors for a detailed review of your transcript(s) or speak with a counselor at your institution.

UIC admission requirements

  • An Associate in Applied Science Health Information Technology Degree (HIT)
  • A current Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) certification
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.50 (4.0 grading scale) and no less than a “C” in all required coursework
  • Completion of pre-requisite courses
  • Completion of all General Education requirements (These may be completed at UIC or Del Mar College)

Overall requirements for a UIC HIM degree

  • Step 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology at Del Mar College (Del Mar general education and HIT course requirements).
  • Step 2: Complete any outstanding HIM pre-requisite courses required to transfer to UIC’s HIT-HIM Online Degree Program.
  • Step 3: Complete general education courses and/or electives for 123 hours required for graduation. May be completed simultaneously with HIM courses at UIC or Del Mar College.
  • Step 4: Complete the HIT-HIM online degree program requirements.

Step 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology at Del Mar College.

Transfer hours: 22
Course Title Semester hours Satisfies UIC prerequisite
ENGL 1301 English Composition I 3 English Composition I
BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology 4 Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Math Math Core Elective 3 College Algebra
PSCH 2301 General Psychology 3 Understanding the Individual and Society
ITSW 1307 Introduction to Databases 3 Elective
Creative Arts, Language, Philosophy and Culture* Core Elective 3 Elective/general education*
Communication Core Elective Communication 3 Elective

*Depending on course taken, will count toward general education or elective credit.

Total hours: 38
Course Title Semester hours
HITT 1305 Biomedical Terminology 3
HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure 3
HITT 1349 Pharmacology 3
HITT 1341 Coding and Classification System 3
HITT 1353 Legal/Ethical Aspects of Health Information 3
HITT 1345 Healthcare Delivery Systems 3
HITT 1191 Special Topics in Health Information Technology/Technician 1
HITT 1342 Ambulatory Coding 3
HITT 2335 Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies 3
HITT 1261 Clinical I 2
HITT 2239 Health Information Organization and Supervision 2
HITT 2343 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement 3
HITT 2260 Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 2
HITT 1355 Healthcare Statistics 3
HITT 2149 RHIT Competence Review 1

Total credit hours required for Del Mar HIT: 60 hours

Step 2: Complete any outstanding HIM prerequisite courses required to transfer to UIC’s HIT-HIM Online Degree Program.

Course Title Semester hours Satisfies UIC prerequisite
MATH 1342 Statistics 4 Statistics
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 English Composition II
ITSC 1301 Intro to Computers 3 Intro to Computers
Total hours for outstanding HIM pre-req courses: 10

Step 3: Complete general education courses and/or electives for 123 hours required for graduation. Electives to meet minimum required hours at UIC can be selected by student. May be taken simultaneously at Del Mar or UIC. Student must consult with UIC advisor prior to selecting electives.

Use Transferology to see list of Del Mar College Options that will satisfy UIC requirements.
UIC general education requirement Semester hours
2 – Analyzing the Natural World Courses 6-8
1 - Understanding the Past 3
1 – Understanding the Creative Arts 3
1 – Understanding World Cultures 3
1 – Understanding the U.S. Society 3
Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives 8-10
Total general education credits needed to meet graduation minimum 28 hours

Step 4: Complete the HIT-HIM online degree program requirements.

Proficiency Credit for Del Mar College HIT Courses. You will be awarded 21-28 semester hours of proficiency credit in recognition of having an RHIT certification and HIT degree from Del Mar. There is no additional tuition cost for the proficiency credits awarded at UIC.
Course Title Semester hours
HIM 317 Principles of Health Information Management 4
HIM 319 Alternative Health Records 4
HIM 320 Technical Affiliation 2
HIM 329 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management 3
HIM 410 Introduction to the Health Care System 3
BHIS 405 Medical Sciences and Human Pathophysiology 3
BHIS 406 Medical Terminology for Health Information Management 2
Students with a current CPC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P coding or RHIT credential and demonstrated proficiency via an exam, may receive proficiency credit for the following 7 hours: 7
HIM 432 Coding and Classification Systems 3
HIM 433 Coding and Reimbursement Systems 4

Proficiency credit will be granted following completion of 15 hours (50%) of the HIM course work taken at UIC with a grade of C or better.

Below are the HIM courses you will take online through the UIC HIT-HIM degree program. Only 12-14 HIM courses are required to be taken at UIC for a total of 35-42 hours.
Course Title Semester hours
HIM 337 Healthcare Data Analysis 4
HIM 343 Quality Evaluation and Management 3
HIM 361 Human Resources Management 4
HIM 367 Systems Analysis 3
HIM 374 Health Information Research 3
HIM 377 Current Issues in Health Information Management 2
HIM 384 Clinical Practicum 5
BHIS 410 Health Data Structures and Management 3
BHIS 460 Introduction to Health Informatics 1
BHIS 461 Information Systems for Health Information Management 2
BHIS 480 Management and Business Practices 3
HIM 481 Healthcare Financial Management 2
PLUS, if not receiving proficiency credit:
HIM 432 Coding and Classification Systems 3
HIM 433 Coding and Reimbursement Systems 4
Total hours: 35-42

Total credits

Hours with coding proficiency Hours without coding proficiency
Del Mar HIT pre-requirements (Step 1) 22 22
UIC HIM prerequisite requirements completed at Del Mar (Step 2) 10 10
Total pre-HIM transfer credit from Del Mar to UIC 32 32
General education credit to be completed at Del Mar or UIC (Step 3) 28 28
UIC HIM online courses (Step 4) 35 (12 classes) 42 (14 classes)
Proficiency credit for Del Mar HIT courses at UIC (Step 4) 28 (9 classes) 21 (7 classes)
Total credits to graduate: 123 minimum 123 123
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