HIT-HIM Transfer Planning Guide: Monroe Community College
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), in collaboration with Monroe Community College (Monroe), has developed this Transfer Planning Guide for Monroe Health Information Technology (HIT) students interested in UIC’s HIM Online Degree Program. The coursework identified in this guide is specific only to the Monroe 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 Monroe 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 College of Lake County. 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 Monroe)
Overall requirements for a UIC HIM degree
- Step 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology at Monroe (Monroe 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 Monroe.
- Step 4: Complete the HIT-HIM online degree program requirements.
Step 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology at Monroe.
Step 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology at Monroe.
Monroe general education requirements
| Course | Title | Semester hours | Satisfies UIC prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 or 200 | College Composition or Advanced Composition | 3 | English Composition I |
| BIO 134 and 135 | Anatomy & Physiology I & II | 6 | Anatomy & Physiology I & II |
| 2 courses | Social Science Elective/Humanities Elective | 6 | Understanding the US Society Exploring World Cultures |
| Math 150 | Survey of Math or higher | 3 | College Algebra |
Monroe HIT requirements
| Course | Title | Semester hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIM 100 | Introduction to Health Information | 3 |
| HIM 103 | Health Care Documentation | 3 |
| HIM 104 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIM 110 | ICD-10 Diagnostic and Procedural Classifications | 4 |
| HIM 111 | CPT Procedural Coding System | 2 |
| HIM 115 | Medical Office Pharmacology | 1 |
| CRC 120 | Introduction to Medical Information Processing | 3 |
| BIO 235 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| HIM 204 | Health Records in Alternate Care | 3 |
| HIM 205 | Professional Practice Experience I** | 4 |
| HIM 208 | Total Quality Management, Legal and Compliance Issues for the Health Information Management Practitioner | 5 |
| HIM 206 | Professional Practice Experience II** | 4 |
| HIM 209 | Management, Supervision & Personal Development in Health Care | 2 |
| HIM 211 | Health Care Reimbursement | 3 |
| HIM 213 | Health Information Systems | 3 |
Total credit hours required for Monroe HIT: 64 hours
Total credit hours required for Monroe HIT: 64 hours
Step 2: Complete any outstanding HIM prerequisite courses required to transfer to UIC’s HIT-HIM Online Degree Program.
Step 2: Complete any outstanding HIM prerequisite courses required to transfer to UIC’s HIT-HIM Online Degree Program.
HIM prerequisite courses
| Course | Title | Semester hours | Satisfies UIC prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH 160 | Statistics I | 3 | Statistics |
| ENG 200 | Advanced Composition | 3 | English Composition II |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Understanding the Individual and Society |
| CIS 100 | Information Processing Fundamentals | 4 | Intro to Computers |
| Total hours for outstanding HIM pre-req courses: | 13 |
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 Monroe or UIC. Student must consult with UIC advisor prior to selecting electives.
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 Monroe or UIC. Student must consult with UIC advisor prior to selecting electives.
General education courses
| UIC general education requirement | Semester hours |
|---|---|
| 2 – Analyzing the Natural World Courses | 6-10 |
| 6+ Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives including Understanding the Past, Understanding Creative Arts, (depends on electives taken at Monroe) | 19-23 |
| Total general education credits needed to meet graduation minimum | 29 hours |
Step 4: Complete the HIT-HIM online degree program requirements.
Step 4: Complete the HIT-HIM online degree program requirements.
Online program requirements
| 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
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.
Online HIM courses
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe HIT pre-requirements (Step 1) | 18 | 18 |
| UIC HIM prerequisite requirements completed at Monroe (Step 2) | 13 | 13 |
| Total pre-HIM transfer credit from Monroe to UIC | 31 | 31 |
| General education credit to be completed at Monroe or UIC (Step 3) | 29 | 29 |
| UIC HIM online courses (Step 4) | 35 (12 classes) | 42 (14 classes) |
| Proficiency credit for Monroe HIT courses at UIC (Step 4) | 28 (9 classes) | 21 (7 classes) |
| Total credits to graduate: 123 minimum | 123 | 123 |