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Health Information Technology
Projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to be one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the United States, Health Information Technology (HIT) is an excellent career choice for the person who is seeking a healthcare profession that combines interest in computer science, business, management, legal procedures and healthcare research. The medical world depends on health information specialists to collect data, interpret it, protect it and to determine how it can be used. The future for health information technicians looks bright. Employment opportunities include hospitals, physician offices, insurance companies, law firms, state and federal health agencies, long term care facilities, hospice agencies, teaching institutions and consulting firms.
Is This Career Right for You?
Are you interested in coding, medical reimbursement and billing, computers, information technology or business administration? Would you like to be part of the world of medicine without providing direct patient care? Would you like the opportunity to work from home? Do you enjoy diversity? Are you well organized and detail oriented? Would you like to make a contribution to the welfare of others? If you answered "yes" to two or more of the above questions, a career in Health Information Technology could be just right for you!
General Information
- Health Information Technology is a 2 year program leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree
- The HIT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
- During the graduation semester, the student is eligible to take the national accreditation exam for Health Information Technicians
- The RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) credential is awarded to those who pass the exam
- Those interested in HIT may attend an information session with program instructors the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Nursing/Allied Health Center, unless the date falls on a holiday.
Admission Requirements
Health Information Technology admits students every fall semester.
Please submit the following to:
Admissions Office, Nursing/Allied Health Center; 1750 Chadwick Drive; Jackson, MS 39204
- Complete an Hinds CC Application for Admission and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records address located in the top right corner of the application.
- Application for admission to Hinds Community College stating the program of study as Health Information Technology.
- Validation of high school graduation by official high school transcript, GED equivalency transcript, or college transcript.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended, except Hinds Community College.
- ACT composite score of 18 (if taken before October 1989-15).
- Keyboarding courses from high school or college, or demonstrate keyboarding proficiency.
Selection will be based on date of completion of all requirements.
Contact
Department of Health Information Technology
Nursing/Allied Health Center
1750 Chadwick Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
Michelle McGuffee, Chairperson
601.376.4823
Tonya Mitchell, RHIT
601.376.4832
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