Health Information Technology

Explore on This Page

• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• Attend an Information Session
• Accreditation
• Program Data
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Health Information Technology?

• Develop an adaptable, focused skill set that includes clinical, technical, and management skills
• Work in healthcare 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 and databases
• Collect and organize patient health information records, including:
  • Medical history
  • Exam information
  • Test results
  • Insurance
• Collaborate with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to clarify and complete patient information
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records

Explore the Professional Organization

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and 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.

Get the Details on These Pages:

• About Our Program
• Selective Admission
• How to Apply
• Performance Requirements

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

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degree

• Health Information Technology, AAS

Continuing Education Programs

• Medical Coder

Attend an Information Session

About the Session

Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more.

Review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Health Information Technology Information Session (PDF)Listen (opens in new tab).

Questions?

Contact Health Science Career Advising.

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 2031.

All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed to CAHIIM:

• Mail:
  • 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
    Chicago, IL, 60601
• Phone: 312-235-3255
• Email: info@cahiim.org

Program Data

Program data—including retention, exam pass rate, and graduate employment rates—is currently being updated. This data will be provided late Fall 2026.

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

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!