What is Health Information Technology?
Health Information Technology (HIT) Program deals with the business side of healthcare. In this program students will learn
- Medical record management
- Privacy of health information
- Billing and coding in major health care settings
- Electronic health record conversions
- And, many other areas of practice
Accreditation:
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 take the American Health Information Management Association's
(AHIMA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) examination.
Where can I work?
| Health Information Technology Career | Median Annual
SalaryⓘBased on research conducted by the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics
(KCEWS) in 2016 for the state of Kentucky.
|
|---|---|
| Release of Information Data Specialist | $29,522 |
| HIT Coding | $34,842 |
| Health Information Technology | $34,842 |
Program information
- Health Information Technology Curriculum Guide
- Published Program Statistics
- Academic Program Plans (APP)
- Health Information Technology Pass Rates
- AHIMA 2016 HIM Professionals Salary Snapshot
For more information about this program, give us a call!
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
