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Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

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Health Information Technology Professional Technical Associate of Applied Sciences

Full Credential Title

Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology

Catalog Description

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program prepares students for entry-level career opportunities in the field of Health Information Management (HIM) such as medical coding, release of information, or medical records management. The HIT program is offered 100% online and leads to an Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) degree. Program curriculum includes disciplines of medicine, management, finance, information technology, and healthcare law. Because of this unique mixture, graduates may work in a variety of work settings across an array of healthcare environments. TCC's HIT AAS degree program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (https://www.cahiim.org/). Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) national credential exam. The program offers graduates direct articulation into TCC's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Health Information Management (HIM), which is also accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). Graduates of the HIM BAS degree program are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA) credential exam.

Total Number of Credits

108-110

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Program Level Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM)

Accreditation Contact Information

200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
312- 235-3255

Website

CIP Code

51.0707 - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.

ctcLink Plan Code

HMRHIAPT

Program Updates

Note: This program had changes effective Winter 2025. Please see addendum for details.