Health Information Technology

Prepare for a career that combines healthcare and technology to make a real impact in patients' experience. As a health information technology professional, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, quality, and security of patient health records. They are vital to the daily operations management of health information and electronic health records (EHR).

This degree combines elements of health science, information technology, management, healthcare reimbursement and law to prepare you for this role. Our Health Information Technology Associate's degree lays the building blocks for career growth, further education, and a future in management.

What Jobs Can I Pursue with A HIT Associate's Degree?

• Health Information Technician
• Release of Information Specialist
• Coding/Billing Specialist
• Revenue Cycle Reimbursement Specialist
• Patient Care Coordinator
• Compliance Auditor

HIT Career Opportunities in The Following Healthcare Settings:

• Hospitals and medical clinics
• Physician offices
• Long-term care facilities
• Computer software vendors
• State and local government healthcare agencies
• Insurance companies
• Curious about where this degree will lead you? Go here: AHIMA - Career Map
• AHIMA Salary Snapshot

HIT Program has selective admission:

• The application cycle opens in mid-January and closes in mid-April. Applications will only be accepted after this date if space is available.
• The program accepts students to start in the Fall semester and admits 20 students per year.
• Courses are online with the exception of HITT 2261-Clinical and BIOL 2401 & Biol 2402 labs.
• Utilize state-of-the-art health information technology and software
• Gain practical skills in virtual labs and a real work setting
• Graduates are eligible to sit for the national accreditation exam for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Degree Plans

• Health Information Technology, AAS
• Health Information Technology: Medical Coding, CERT

August 2023- July 2024

RHIT National Certification Exam Pass Rate:

• TJC’s first-time test takers rate: 100%
• National first-time test takers rate: 80%

Employment Rate:

• 100% of graduates who completed the survey were employed within 12 months of graduation.

Student Satisfaction Rate:

• 100% of program graduates who completed the survey expressed satisfaction with the program.

Graduation Rate:

• There are a total of 15 students in the cohort, 3 of these students graduated in two years.
• The others are enrolled part-time and will take longer than two years to complete their degrees.