Health Information Technology
About the Program
A Health Information Technician, commonly known in the profession as a Registered Health Information Technician, performs a variety of health information-related functions, including organization, analysis, coding and technical evaluation of health information and interaction with administrative and financial departments of health-care facilities.
AWARD TYPES: Certificate Level 1, Certificate Level 2, Associate of Applied Science
AREA OF STUDY: Health Sciences
Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about the Degrees and Certificates offered by this program by visiting the HCC Catalog.
Student Testimonial
HCC Coleman College continues to transform the lives of countless students every day. Meet Desmar Negei, Health Information Technology, Class of 2024, and get inspired to start your own rewarding career in healthcare!
Student Learning Outcomes
Validate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines. (ICD-10-CM / ICD-10-PCS Coding)
Apply privacy strategies to health information. (Release of Information)
Examine behaviors that embrace cultural diversity. (Teamwork)
Demonstrate fundamental leadership skills. (Planning)
Program Information
A Career in Health Information Technology
A Health Information Technician, commonly known in the profession as a Registered Health Information Technician, performs a variety of health information-related functions, including organization, analysis, coding and technical evaluation of health information and interaction with administrative and financial departments of health-care facilities.
Accreditation Information
The Health Information Technology accreditor of Houston Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2021. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM,.
Name: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Address: 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100 Chicago, IL 60601
Email address: info@cahiim.org
Phone: (312) 235-3255
Clinical Training Sites
Clinical training is offered at various health care institutions throughout the Houston area.
Student Outcomes
- Graduates of the program experienced a 100% job placement rate in 2016.
- Job placement rate 91%.
- RHIT pass rate 89%.
- AAS graduates in 2018 14%.
Student Outcomes for 2019-2020:
- RHIT Exam Pass Rate of 100%
- Graduation Rate of 100%
- Employment Rate of 95%
Student Outcomes for 2021-2022
- RHIT Exam Pass Rate of 44%
- Graduation Rate of 100%
- Employment Rate of 100%
Student Outcomes for 2022-2023
- RHIT Exam Pass Rate of 50%
- Graduation Rate of 100%
- Employment Rate of 100%
Licensure/Certification Exam Results
The Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician program graduates licensures/certifications are issued by the nationally recognized Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
2021-2022 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results
Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates reported by academic calendar year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31). Results for the 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, academic years are provided for comparison.
|
Program/ Aligned Award |
Agency Standard |
HCC Standard |
2019-2020 Pass Rate (# Passed) |
2020-2021 Pass Rate (# Passed) |
2020–2021 Results |
2021-2022 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Health Information Technology AAS* |
n/a |
75% |
92% (11) | 100% (3) |
50% (5) |
44% |
*Licensure/Certification is not required for employment.
Hybrid Programs Restrictions
Hybrid programs allow students to take a mix of online and face-to-face courses. Hybrid programs offer 50% to 85% of their courses online and the remainder of the curriculum is taken in-person on one of HCC’s campuses. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.
Language Option Restrictions
Some hybrid programs require students to participate in foreign language courses as part of the program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements and available language options. If you would like to take courses in a language that is not offered online, you would have to do so on campus.
Elective Course Restrictions
Some hybrid programs may have a limited number of elective options available, based on which of the designated electives are currently offered online. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.
Required Course Restrictions
Hybrid programs require students to participate in campus-based courses as part of a given program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.
Potential Course Restrictions
Some online courses may have face-to-face requirements for exams, laboratory sessions, and other activities. Please review your course syllabus to determine if your online course has an on-campus laboratory or examination requirement.
Texas Education Association (TEA) Industry Based Certification Resource
| Certification Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Certified Professional Coder |
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/ |
American Academy of Professional Coders |
| Certification Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Certified Coding Associate |
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/ |
American Health Information Management Association |
Marketable Skills
Learn more about the marketable skills—skills valued by employers that can be applied in variety of work settings—so you can communicate these to potential employers. Click on the relevant award title below to see descriptions of marketable skills for that area.
Health Information Technology, A.A.S.
Health Information Technology - Analysis, C1
Career Opportunities
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Ready to apply? OK, let's start!
Applications for this program are accepted during the window listed in the Admissions Guide, and application evaluations will begin once the window closes. All admissions communications will be sent to your personal and HCC email, so please check them regularly.
1. Complete an information session
Learn more about the Health Information Program by completing an online information session.
The online information session is a mandatory requirement of the admission process.
START AN ONLINE INFO SESSION
2. Review the Admissions Guide
Please review the Admissions Guide for the desired program:
3. Are you a current/former HCC student?
If you are currently/formerly a registered HCC student with a valid student ID number and preferred email address, please proceed to step 4.
If you do not yet have an HCC student ID number, please apply for HCC at www.applytexas.org
4. Apply to the program
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Health Information Technology