Health Information Technology

Explore on This Page

• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• Attend an Information Session
• Accreditation
• Program Data
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Health Information Technology?

• Develop an adaptable, focused skill set that includes clinical, technical & management skills
• Work in health care but not directly with patients
• Be able to choose to work on your own, with others, or a mixture of both

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Work with electronic records & databases
• Collect & organize patient health information records, including:
  • Medical history
  • Exam information
  • Test results
  • Insurance
• Collaborate with registered nurses & other health care professionals to clarify & complete patient information
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records

Explore the Professional Organization

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)-approved

You can use your Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits to pay for this program.

Questions? See VetSuccess on Campus

Selective Admission

HIT is a selective admission program.

After being accepted to TCC, you must meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible to submit a separate application to our HIT program.

Get the Details on These Pages:

• About Our Program
• Selective Admission
• How to Apply
• Performance Requirements

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Health Information Technology, AAS

Attend an Information Session

About the Session

Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more.

Attending an information session is an application requirement. You will submit your Certificate of Attendance with your application.

Until We Can Host In-Person Sessions

Review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Health Information Technology Information Session (PDF)Listen

Questions?

Health Care Professions Advising Resource Hub

Kimberlyn Moore-Debrossard, Career Advisor

Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Accreditation

The Tarrant County College Health Information Technology Program accreditor is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate Degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2023.

All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed to CAHIIM:

• Mail:
  • 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
    Chicago, IL, 60601
• Phone: 312-235-3255
• Email: info@cahiim.org

Program Data

Retention Rate by Cohort

Excludes returning students and part-time students

• Fall 2022–Spring 2023: 40% (intake 10, graduated 4)
• Fall 2021–Spring 2022: 67% (intake 15, graduated 10)
• Fall 2020–Spring 2021: 57% (intake 14, graduated 8)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certificate Exam Pass Rate

Reported to Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)

• August 1, 2022–July 31, 2023: 100%
• August 1, 2021–July 31 2022: 75%
• August 1, 2020–July 31, 2021: 100%

Graduate Employment Rates

Within 1 year of graduating

Graduating class of:

• 2023: 100% (5/5 graduates)
• 2022: 100% (5/5 graduates)
• 2021: 100% (9/9 graduates)

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

For example, you will be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
• Bachelor of  Science in Health Informatics
• Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!