Health Information Technology
Quick Facts
- Pathway: Health Science
- Campus: Trinity River
Health Information Technology (HIT) is the digital framework medical professionals use to manage and share health information while maintaining security, accuracy, and quality.
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Job Titles & Career Info
Our Program
Why Choose Health Information Technology?
- Develop an adaptable, focused skill set that includes clinical, technical & management skills
- Work in health care but not directly with patients
- Be able to choose to work on your own, with others, or a mixture of both
Prepare for What You Will Do at Work
- Work with electronic records & databases
- Collect & organize patient health information records, including:
- Medical history
- Exam information
- Test results
- Insurance
- Collaborate with registered nurses & other health care professionals to clarify & complete patient information
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records
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Marketable Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Communication
- Personal & social responsibility
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Before You Enroll, Think About:
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)-approved
You can use your Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits to pay for this program.
Questions? See VetSuccess on Campus
Selective Admission
HIT is a selective admission program.
After being accepted to TCC, you must meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible to submit a separate application to our HIT program.
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Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508
This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.
For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements
Need a boost to get ready for college?
Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.
Degrees & Certificates
Degree
Attend an Information Session
About the Session
Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more.
Attending an information session is an application requirement. You will submit your Certificate of Attendance with your application.
Until We Can Host In-Person Sessions
Review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Health Information Technology Information Session (PDF)Listen
Questions?
Health Care Professions Advising Resource Hub
Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Accreditation
The Tarrant County College Health Information Technology Program accreditor is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate Degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2023.
All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed to CAHIIM:
- Mail:
- 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL, 60601
- 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
- Phone: 312-235-3255
- Email: info@cahiim.org
Program Data
Retention Rate by Cohort
Excludes returning students and part-time students
- Fall 2022–Spring 2023: 40% (intake 10, graduated 4)
- Fall 2021–Spring 2022: 67% (intake 15, graduated 10)
- Fall 2020–Spring 2021: 57% (intake 14, graduated 8)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certificate Exam Pass Rate
Reported to Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
- August 1, 2022–July 31, 2023: 100%
- August 1, 2021–July 31 2022: 75%
- August 1, 2020–July 31, 2021: 100%
Graduate Employment Rates
Within 1 year of graduating
Graduating class of:
- 2023: 100% (5/5 graduates)
- 2022: 100% (5/5 graduates)
- 2021: 100% (9/9 graduates)
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2024–2025 Academic Year
Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Semester Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
---|---|---|---|
AAS | Health Information Technology | 60 | $4,140 |
Notes:
- Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
- Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Continuing Education Programs
Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.
Earn More Choices & More Money
Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.
For example, you will be ready to work toward:
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
- Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
- Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration
Next steps
- Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
- Explore transfer schools
Start on Your Pathway!
- Apply to TCC
- Find out about financial aid
- Talk to an academic advisor
- Visit career services
- Request a transcript evaluation if you are transferring to TCC
Contact
Trinity River Campus
Joy ce Thompson
Program Director
Call 817-515-1615
Email joyce.thompson@tccd.edu
Trinity River Campus
Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub
Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Advising by Appointment
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Updated September 10, 2024