Also a Tech Prep Program


The AAS in Health Information Technology at Collin County Community College is an 18 month program (two academic years) that will prepare the student for workforce entry-level as a health information professional. The course of study consists of approved courses from the Workforce Education Course Manual of Texas. These courses are based on the AHIMA’s (American Health Information Management Association’s) competencies for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) and the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician). The Health Information Technology curriculum is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and accredited by CAHIIM.

Upon the successful completion of the program, the graduate can make application to AHIMA to take the credentialing examination. After passing the certification examination, the graduate can use the designation RHIT behind the professional signature. Students must meet eligibility requirements for certification.

Students must have instructor permission to enroll in cooperative education, the Clinical II - Health Information / Medical Records Technology (Capstone) course, and must meet all requirements of external clinical facilities participating in the program. These requirements include drug screens, background checks, selected immunizations and proof of personal health insurance. Admission to this course is limited and competitive and requires student have permission from the Program Director. Students must have completed all previous course work with a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be considered. For more information, contact the Health Information Technology Department. Students who think they may need functional accommodation are encouraged to contact the college ACCESS department as soon as this program is of interest.

Students interested in the program should see an academic advisor for consultation and consult the college web site for more specific information. The Program Director should be contacted to construct a degree plan as soon as the program is of interest.



AAS – Health Information Technology
67 credit hours

CERTIFICATES

Certificate - Medical Coding and Billing
38 credit hours

Certificate - Medical Transcription
38 credit hours

Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.