冈本视频

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Academic year: 2025-2026

Health Information Technology - Associate Degree

Program Code: 105301

This field is where healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites health information as one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Health information technicians contribute to the quality of care by collecting, analyzing, and reporting health care data. That requires knowledge of disease, treatments, computer systems, privacy/security and organizational skills. Students complete a 40-hour clinical experience. Credits from the Medical Coding technical diploma may be applied towards this program. Students will attend an asynchronous HIT/MCS Program Orientation and students are expected to have entry-level computer skills. The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association to become Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT).

Delivery

  • Online: Students are required to complete internship hours in person at a work site.

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $10,597, Books: $1,942, Supplies: $594

Total Approximate Costs
$13,133
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

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Requirements for Program Entry

  • Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
  • Submit the following:
  • High school transcript (or GED/HSED transcript).
  • College transcript.
  • If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
  • Completed application.
  • Admission Assessment or equivalent or ACT assessment (For a list of equivalents, please contact a counselor.)
  • Complete these prerequisite requirements (unless already completed):
  • Immunizations.
  • Complete caregiver background check. A fee is charged for this service. Must be completed to be accepted to the program.
  • Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with 冈本视频 Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.

Program Outcomes

  • Apply data governance principles to ensure the quality of health data.
  • Apply coding and reimbursement systems.
  • Apply informatics and analytics in data use.
  • Apply organizational management techniques.
  • Model professional behaviors and ethics.

Accreditation

The Health Information Management accreditor of 冈本视频 is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2026-2027. All inquiries about the program’s 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.

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Health Information Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

Total Credits 62
  • Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-501-XXX, 10-804-XXX, 10-806-XXX, and 10-530-XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "C" in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability.
  • The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a "C" or better.

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