Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology (HIT) prepares you to succeed in the growing field of healthcare coding and information management. This program is an excellent stepping stone between a healthcare coding certificate and a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management. When you finish this program, you are qualified to sit for the
This program can be completed 100% online, or students can take face-to face courses or participate in independent study.
You’ll learn about:
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Coding diseases and operations
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Releasing medical information appropriately
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Electronic health records
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Using related computer software
ACHIEVE
- 92% of students find healthcare employment within one (1) year of graduation
- 100% of students graduate within the FAFSA approved timeline of graduation
- 96.2% student satisfaction with the HIT program
- 100% of HIT program graduates passed the RHIT certification examination on their first attempt*numbers are based on the 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ-2024 academic year
As a Health Information Technology grad, you'll be able to work in a variety of healthcare organizations and settings, such as insurance companies, clinics, home health agencies, mental health facilities, software vendors and more.
This program requires you to complete a background check, drug screen and proof of immunizations before you begin your Professional Practice Experience course (HIM 2861).
ADVISING
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Students who haven’t enrolled yet should contact our pre-enrollment advisor.
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Students currently in the program should work with their program advisor.
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The Health Information Management accreditor of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology degree has been reaffirmed through the 2028/29 year. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at .