Health Information Technology
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 may 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.
Pride Points
84% RHIT exam pass rate in past five years
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
Individualized attention with small class sizes
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) (http://cahiim.org)
Career & Salary Information
Most healthcare 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. Here are just a few of the many career possibilities you might consider.
Click each title to learn more about important career information such as employment rates, and average salary in our region.
-
Clinical Data Managers
Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Hourly Wage: $
Currently Employed:
Projections:
# people are employed as Clinical Data Managers. This number is expected to # over the next four years.
-
Insurance Claims Clerks
Obtain information from insured or designated persons for purpose of settling claim with insurance carrier.
Hourly Wage: $
Currently Employed:
Projections:
# people are employed as Insurance Claims Clerks. This number is expected to # over the next four years.
-
Insurance Policy Processing Clerks
Process applications for, changes to, reinstatement of, and cancellation of insurance policies. Duties include reviewing insurance applications to ensure that all questions have been answered, compiling data on insurance policy changes, changing policy records to conform to insured party's specifications, compiling data on lapsed insurance policies to determine automatic reinstatement according to company policies, canceling insurance policies as requested by agents, and verifying the accuracy of insurance company records.
Hourly Wage: $
Currently Employed:
Projections:
# people are employed as Insurance Policy Processing Clerks. This number is expected to # over the next four years.
-
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.
Hourly Wage: $
Currently Employed:
Projections:
# people are employed as Medical Records and Health Information Technicians. This number is expected to # over the next four years.
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 more.
Explore awards in this program and follow program maps to stay on track: