The
health information technology (HIT) program is guided by the mission of
the college; to provide opportunities to a diverse population of
students to become registered health information technicians. The
program fosters individual growth and prepares graduates to work as
valued members of the health care team.
There are two academic paths in this division: the associate in science degree and the coding certificate program.
The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) accredits the program in cooperation with the Council on Accreditation of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The commission may be contacted at:
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information
Management Education
233 N. Michigan Avenue 21st Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601-5800
312-233-1100
Graduates of this approved health information technology program are prepared for examination by AHIMA to earn the designation Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
