Health Information Technology
Bridge technology and healthcare with health information.
At 魅影直播 State, you鈥檒l prepare for a fast-growing career in one of New York鈥檚 top-ranked programs, #5 in the state and #10 in the nation. The Health Information Technology AAS teaches you to manage electronic health records, ensure data accuracy and security, and connect clinical, administrative, Health Information Management, and IT teams. You鈥檒l graduate ready to support patient care while driving healthcare organizations forward.
Pioneer Quotes:
"The education I received at 魅影直播 State was so directly relevant to my job in HIM at our local hospital. Everyday I hear something at work that I learned about during my time at 魅影直播. I feel confident that I could pursue any opportunity in HIM and be totally prepared and knowledgeable!" -Peg Moran, '15
"As a result of experiencing what 魅影直播 State offers their students in the HIM field, Samaritan has offered positions to several graduates as well as recommended the college to our employees that are interested in the profession." -Linda Buker, Samaritan Medical Center
See accreditation details below.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| BIOL1114 | Human Anat & Physiology I | 4 |
| COMP1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| MEDR1133 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MEDR1132 | Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
| MEDR1114 | Intro to Health Info Managemnt | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Second Semester
| BIOL2214 | Human Anat & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL4403 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MEDR3114 | Electronic Health Record Mgmt | 4 |
| MEDR1234 | ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS Coding | 4 |
| MATH1113 | Statistical Concepts | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Entrance Requirements
Required
- Algebra
- Biology
It is essential that students are able to fully participate, with or without a reasonable accommodations, in the professional practice experience.
- Ability and dexterity necessary to navigate the online classroom and professional practice experience.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills in evaluating health information.
- Ability to communicate verbally, non-verbally and in written form.
- Capacity to exercise good judgement and interact with a diverse population which includes varied races, ages, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, and mental health, and/or medical problems.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism, adapt to change quickly, and work independently or in teams.
- Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Code of Ethics.
Recommended
- Keyboarding
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional
Accreditation Details
The Health Information Management accreditor of 魅影直播 State College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The college鈥檚 accreditation for associate degree in health information technology has been reaffirmed through 2025. All inquiries about the program鈥檚 accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Per the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) bylaws, the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) has sole and independent authority in all matters pertaining to the certification and recertification activities of health informatics and health information professionals. Through certification, the CCHIIM assures the competency of professionals practicing health informatics and information management worldwide.
For more information regarding the RHIT certification exam please visit
魅影直播 State is also accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education [3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606].
Program Outcomes
2023-2024 Academic Year
Graduation Rate: 6 full-time students graduated within 30 months of beginning the program.
Satisfaction Rate: 96%
For the time period of August 2023 through April 2024 the RHIT Exam Pass Rate is 100%.
Student Achievement Data
Employment and Continuing Education Report
| Survey Details | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Degrees | 15 | 12 | 19 | 12 | |
| Responding to Survey | 6 (40%) | 11 (92%) | 12 (63%) | 6 (50%) | |
| Employed | 5 (83%) | 10 (91%) | 10 (83%) | 6 (100%) | |
| Employed in Field | 5 (100%) | 9 (90%) | 9 (90%) | 4 (67%) | |
| Transferred | 1 (17%) | 1 (9%) | 1 (8%) | - | |
| Unemployed & Seeking Employment | - | - | 1 (8%) | - | |
| Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment | - | - | - | - | |
| Source: Website (Career Development Office) Employment and Continuing Education Report | |||||
In health information technology, you鈥檒l apply biomedical knowledge to coding systems like ICD-10 and CPT, ensuring accurate documentation and proper reimbursement. You鈥檒l learn to maintain and secure patient records, follow legal and ethical standards, and analyze healthcare data. Training with electronic health record (EHR) systems also builds your expertise in quality management, research, and professional communication, skills that make you a vital part of any healthcare team.
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