Health Information Technology

If you have an interest in medicine, take pride in managing detailed information, and want to be part of the healthcare team, a career in Health Information Technology is waiting for you!  As a Health Information Technician, you will be responsible for collecting and analyzing documentation, monitoring the integrity of the information, and protecting the confidentiality of the medical information.

 

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program enables students to develop the technical skills necessary for managing health information within the healthcare delivery system.  The health information field has employment opportunities in hospital medical record/health information departments, long term care facilities, ambulatory care facilities, and private industry.  Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate is eligible to write the national accreditation examination and upon successful passing of the exam, receive the RHIT credentials, (formerly ART [Accredited Record Technician]).  The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). 

 

For more information on this program or for career counseling Contact the HIT department at (505)566-3597.