AAS – Health Information Technology (HIT)

The HIT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Students who complete the AAS in Health Information Technology (HIT) will be eligible to take the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Heath Information Technician (RHIT) exam.

HIT is a selective major. Specific requirements must be met in order to declare a HIT major. For additional information contact the Health Information Technology Department.

A limited number of students will be admitted each semester. Acceptance to the college is granted to most applicants and does not constitute nor guarantee admission to the HIT program. Taking prerequisite courses for the HIT program does not guarantee admission to the program; enrollment is limited.

All courses are offered online. Students must have access to a computer and the Internet (DSL or cable recommended). Once admitted to the program, all coursework for the AAS degree program must be completed within 3 years. Students must earn a "C" or higher in all courses. Courses may be repeated once, for a total of two attempts. A minimum GPA of 2.75 must be maintained throughout the student’s time in the program. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the student being dropped from the program.

Eligibility:

• All prerequisite courses completed. Must earn a "C" or higher.
• Achieved a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Taken the Accuplacer exam (if applicable) and registered as a SJC student.
• Submitted a completed HIT program application. A new application is required if reapplying.

Application Procedure:

• Complete the online program application.
• Declare HIT as your major (SJC Admissions and Records).

Students who are admitted to the program will be contacted by the HIT Office. Students must meet in person or via telephone or email with a program advisor to develop a Program Plan. The program advisor will also assist students with registration for classes. Students who are not admitted to the program will be sent a letter from the HIT Office. Students may reapply the following semester; however, in order to be reconsidered for admission a new application must be submitted. It is recommended that you speak to the HIT Program Director prior to reapplying.

Application Deadlines:

The online application must be completed and submitted prior to these deadlines. The application can be found at www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/2206.asp.

For more information, please call Deborah Honstad at (505) 566-3597. Or send us an email at hitp@sanjuancollege.edu.