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Health Information Technology A.A.S. (Plan 21HM)

Program Overview

Award Type

Associate in Applied Science A.A.S.

Catalog Description

This is a limited enrollment program. Students are required to meet the screening requirements in effect at the time of screening. Students who screen and are accepted into a limited enrollment program will be required to complete the curriculum that is in place at the time of entrance into the program. If students who screen are not granted admission, they must rescreen and satisfy all screening and curriculum requirements in place for a future program start. See Joint Agreements section for more information about the CAREERS agreement.

Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:

Program Outcome

Graduates of the CLC HIT program will have the skills and knowledge to manage patient records, analyze clinical data, and utilize modern technology and software applications in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environments.

Program Outcome

Upon graduation CLC HIT graduates can take the national exam by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to earn the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.

Program Outcome

CLC’s 2-year HIT Associate’s degree provides a foundation for university transfers to earn a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM). HIM graduates will be prepared to plan, direct, and coordinate business activities in healthcare facilities and providers.
No Requisites

Additional Program Information

Associated Programs/Certificates

Medical Billing Specialist Certificate (21HN)

Accreditation and Certification

The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to write for the certification examination of the American Health Information Management Association for the designation RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician).