Health Information Technology (A.S.)
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.
Industry Associations
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA)
- Northeast Florida Health Information Management Association (NEFHIMA)
Additional Costs/Fees: Drug screen, background checks, uniforms, physical and textbooks
This is a Limited Access program.
Degree:
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Credit Hours:
70 Credits
Online Program :
Yes
Program Code: 2277
Financial Aid Eligible :
Yes
hcic@fscj.edu
(904) 646-2300
Program Learning Outcomes
| Year Graduated | AHIMA National Exam Pass Rate | Completion Rate | Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100% | 50% | 100% |
| 2021 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020 | 78% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 75% | 68% | 100% |
Certifications/Licensing
Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Note: If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, please visit https://www.fscj.edu/academics/license-disclose to determine if this program will meet the selected state’s requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing.
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 2029. 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.
