The Health Information Technology Program is designed to accommodate the students who wish to pursue their studies on a full- or a part-time basis. We strive to meet the needs of the student, to foster self-confidence, and to provide a supportive, student-centered learning environment.

Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs

• Health Information Technology

One-Year Certificates

• Health Information Coding
• Health Information Processing

Accreditation

The Council on Accreditation of Health Information and Informatics Management (CAHIIM) accredits the Health Information Technology (A.A.S.) program.

Career Information

Medical records and health information technicians entering the field usually have an associate degree. Most employers prefer to hire Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT), who must pass a written examination offered by the CAHIIM. The individual must be a graduate from a 2-year associate degree program accredited by the CAHIIM.

Employment of medical records and health information technicians is projected to increase much faster than the average. Faster growth is projected in private physicians' offices, nursing care facilities, home healthcare services, and outpatient care centers. Some job opportunities include:

• Health Data Analyst
• Insurance Claims Analyst
• Health Information Department Supervisor
• Records Technician
• Data Quality Manager
• Clinical Coding Specialist
• Patient Information Coordinator
• Physician Practice Manager
• Health Information Department Manager (B.S.)
• Consultant