About Our Health Information Technology Program

• Program: Health Information Technology
• Pathway: Health Science

Health Information Technology by the Numbers

• 2.5: minimum GPA to be eligible to apply
• 2: consecutive years to complete our program
• 25–30: applicants accepted each application period, based on clinic availability
• 45–55: average number of prospective students who apply each application period
• $7,811: approximate cost of our Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program

Our Mission

To train health information management professionals to serve their community by managing patient data with accuracy and integrity for the purpose of advancing health, wellness, revenue and research.

How Our Program Works

Time Commitment

You need to commit to full-time schedule for 6 consecutive semesters (2 consecutive years).

You must also be able to plan your other coursework around the schedule of core Health Information Technology courses.

Schedule

Program courses and labs are generally held online, evenings, and weekends.

Clinics are offered during daytime hours of the regular work week.

Grades

Successful completion of this program requires a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

Cost

Approximately $7,811, including books

Credentials

After successfully completing our A.A.S. program, you are prepared to sit for the:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam, administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Coding certification exams administered by AHIMA and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

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Updated January 20, 2023