What is Health Information Technology?
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program equips students with the skills to manage healthcare data, including patient records, insurance information, and billing systems. Students learn to ensure that health information is accurate, secure, and accessible in various healthcare settings. The program emphasizes both technical proficiency and knowledge of healthcare regulations.
Job Opportunities
- Health information technician
- Medical records manager
- Clinical data analyst
- Compliance officer
- Health data analyst
Traits for Success
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Technical and computer skills
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Integrity and confidentiality with information
Degree Offered
- Health Information Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Accreditation
The Health Information Management accreditor of Bishop State Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate Degree in Health Information Technician has been reaffirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
FAQs
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What are the admissions requirements to get into this program?
The minimum requirements for the Health Information Technology program are as follows:
- Complete an application for Bishop State
- Submit official transcript(s) from high school or high school equivalency diploma (GED)
- Submit official transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended
- A grade point average of a 2.0 or higher in general education courses completed
- While completing HIT professional courses, a student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in all HIT professional courses
- How much does this program cost?
- Are there any scholarship opportunities for this program?
- Is this a for-credit or non-credit program?
- When and where are classes for this program offered?