The Health Information Technology Curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the technical knowledge and skills to process, analyze, maintain, and report health information data in compliance with legal, accreditation, licensure and certification standards.
Course work includes diagnosis and procedure coding/classification systems, privacy and security strategies, health informatics, data analytics and use, revenue cycle management, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to write the national certification exam to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, health insurance organizations, outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, hospice, and mental health facilities.
Learn more about program pathways via the study options below.
The Health Information Technology degree is offered by Mitchell Community College in conjunction with Pitt Community College, which awards the degree. You may take general education courses at Mitchell and complete most Health Technology technical courses online through Pitt Community College. Students must complete the application process at both Mitchell Community College and Pitt Community College.
The Health Information Technology program typically has more applicants than available space. Applicants must meet additional requirements including sufficient math and science courses, certifications, physical exams, etc. Competitive enrollment programs may have different application deadlines and requirements.
Pitt Community College Health Technology Admission Requirements
The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor, Chicago, Ill 60601-5800.
Phone: 312-233-1100
Email: info@cahiim.org
Mitchell Community College
Laura Russell, Program Chair Medical Assisting(704) 978-5424lrussell2@mitchellcc.edu
PITT Community College
Contact Name: Ashleigh WalkerTelephone: 252-493-7649Email: abwalker360@my.pittcc.edu