Health Information Technolgy Index

Health Information Technology at Collin College

Please join us for informal information sessions regarding this new program and the medical coding program on April 16, 2- 3:30, Central Park Campus, McKinney, Room B-335 or April 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Spring Creek Campus in Plano, Room I-216.

Healthcare + Technology = Success for you The AAS in Health Information Technology at Collin College is an 18 month program (two academic years) that will prepare the student for workforce entry-level as a certification eligible coding associate and registered health information technician. The course of study consists of approved courses from the Workforce Education Course Manual of Texas. These courses are based on the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) competencies for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and the Registered Health Information Technician ( RHIT). The Health Information Technology curriculum is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and modeled after the AHIMA national associate degree curriculum.

Upon the successful completion of the program, the graduate can make application to AHIMA to take the credentialing examinations. After passing the certification examination, the graduate can use the designation CCA and RHIT behind the professional signature. Students must meet eligibility requirements for certification.

With the rise of online education in health-care programs, there is no need to quit your day job. In fact, learning the new skills may improve your current work performance. Earning an online degree is an increasingly popular avenue for you to boost your skills, career, earnings and ultimately your job satisfaction.

If you have an interest in healthcare and information technology, health information management (HIT) may be the right career choice for you. As one of the fastest growing occupations in one of the fastest growing industries, a HIT career places you right where the expanding arena of healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology.

Students must have instructor permission to enroll in cooperative education and must meet all requirements of external clinical facilities participating in the program. These requirements include drug screens, background checks, selected immunizations and proof of personal health insurance. Students who think they may need functional accommodation are encouraged to contact the college ACCESS department as soon as this program is of interest.

Students interested in the program should see an academic advisor for consultation and consult the college web site for more specific information. The Program Director should be contacted to construct a degree plan as soon as the program is of interest.