Get Started on a Career in Healthcare Information
Help keep healthcare professionals and patients organized and provide appropriate medical treatment by studying health information technology. You’ll learn to analyze medical records, assign codes, and process medical information required by insurance companies. This program offers an associate degree to prepare you to enter the workforce.
The Health Information Technology Program at Austin Community College is a special admissions program with limited availability. Students preparing for the program should select “General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences” as their major on the application. Because requirements may change, consult the program website to confirm current requirements. Admission to the college does not guarantee entrance into a particular course or program of study.
Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology at Austin Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) (https://cahiim.org).
Career & Salary Information
Most health care organizations rely on some form of health information technology, helping graduates find careers nearly anywhere––hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, nursing homes, and insurance companies. The demand for health information experience is growing exponentially. The industry needs skilled workers who understand how to process health data and keep it secure.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Information Technology | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Health Information Technology | Award Plan | Program Map | PCMEC |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Information Technology | Norma | Mercado | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.