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Program Description
Health Information Technology (HIT) encompasses the study of healthcare and information technology. The PCC program offers a solid foundation for employment throughout the revenue cycle (from a patient’s first appointment to the time the bill is paid in full). The HIT Associate of Applied Science with emphasis in Medical Coding is expanding on the Medical Coding Certificate by including courses of a more managerial aspect of the field, such as Legal Aspects of Health Information, Quality Improvement, and Health Information Management.
Growing Demand for Health Information Skills
The need for health information professionals is expanding in various areas of healthcare, creating opportunities to:
- Specialize or diversify in practice areas
- Engage in roles related to:
- Data analysis
- Information technology
- Management and administration
- Communication and collaboration
- Education and training
- Regulatory compliance and privacy
- Documentation and research
- Quality improvement
Accreditation and Credentials
The PCC HIT Program accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) makes the PCC HIT students:
- prepared to earn AHIMA medical coding credentials
- eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) professional credentialing exam