Health Information Technology

Campus Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Health Information Technology is a program taught at Tyler Junior College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Health Information Technology program at Tyler Junior College prepares students for a career that combines healthcare and technology to support the accuracy, accessibility, quality, and security of patient health records. Students study health information management and electronic health records, along with coding diseases and operations, healthcare administration, and healthcare reimbursement.

Courses are online, except for HITT 2261-Clinical and BIOL 2404 labs. The program uses virtual labs and a real work setting. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national exam for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Modules

  • HITT 2261-Clinical
  • BIOL 2404 labs

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Health Information Technology at Tyler Junior College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Tyler Junior College.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Tyler Junior College as pre-requiste for admission in Health Information Technology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission to Tyler Junior College does not guarantee admission to certain selective programs, including Health Information Technology. Student enrollment is limited by factors including, but not limited to, program capacity, clinical space, prior work experience, academic preparation, prior academic achievement, negative drug screening and a clear criminal background check.

  • Eligibility requirements: 2.5 GPA or higher.

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://tjc.edu/programs/health-information-technology/

More Information

  • Health Information Technician
  • Release of Information Specialist
  • Coding/Billing Specialist
  • Revenue Cycle Reimbursement Specialist
  • Patient Care Coordinator
  • Compliance Auditor

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.