Health Information Technology (A.S.)

Associate in Science (A.S.)
Program Code: 2277
Financial Aid Eligible : Yes
Online Program : Yes
70 Credits
This is a Limited Access program.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Health Information Technology degree improves the health care delivery system through educating and training students to become knowledgeable about the management of health information systems. Health care is the largest industry in the U.S. and there is enormous demand for skilled health information technology professionals to design, operate and maintain the technology that makes the health care system run. There's a high demand for health information technologist jobs including clinical coders, health information technicians, data analysts, patient information coordinators and health record technicians. In addition to ensuring that health records are accurate and complete, registered health information technologists must maintain all health records according to federal, state and local laws.

Students will gain technical knowledge of health systems, data entry and retrieval, and a strong technology background, with regulatory knowledge to equip students to modify and recommend medical record technology solutions. This program is available online.

Click here for additional admissions information.

Industry Associations

Additional Costs/Fees
Drug screen, background checks, uniforms, physical and textbooks
Contact Email : hcic@fscj.edu
Contact Phone : (904) 713-4545

Program Learning Outcomes

Student Achievements/Outcomes

Year

Rate

Graduation Rate

2020-21

60%

Student Satisfaction Rate

2020-21

100%

Employment Rate

2020-21

100%


If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.

Accreditation

The Health Information Technology accreditor of Florida State College at Jacksonville 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 2021. 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.

 

 CAHIIM Logo