Become An Essential Part Of The Healthcare World

Health Information Technician Associate's degree

Loading playlist ...

 

With regulations surrounding patient privacy continuing to change, healthcare facilities around the nation are in need of professionals who understand these details and can keep patient data private. As a student in our Health Information Technician (HIT) Associate’s degree, you will learn how to seamlessly maneuver Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software and set patients at ease knowing their information is safe.

Through our sophisticated virtual lab designed to give you first-hand experience working in real-world scenarios, our professional practicum, our curriculum covering the most relevant and up-to-date healthcare industry standards, including medical coding and EMR, and our local program coordinators who guide you through your degree, you will develop the high level of competency needed to successfully protect patient health information.

Plus, our industry-seasoned instructors guide and mentor you throughout your curriculum to pass your RHIT exam, so you can further enhance your competitive advantage within the job market. As a Rasmussen College graduate, you can take your RHIT exam at no cost—we will cover your application fee.*

Whether you choose to earn your degree on campus or online, our highly-credentialed instructors will instill in you the skills and knowledge necessary for you to hit the ground running in your new career or continue your education in our Health Information Management (HIM) Bachelor’s degree.

*The RHIT exam is only available for students who graduate from the Aurora, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Green Bay, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, Rockford, St. Cloud and Rasmussen College Online.

The skills and knowledge you need to confidently start your HIT career

Our Health Information Technician Associate’s degree provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful. Your coursework will focus on industry-relevant issues and standards, including ICD9 and ICD10 software, and electronic health records maintenance and management. Plus, our sophisticated virtual lab is designed to give you first-hand experience in real world situations.

Our professional instructors and dedicated program coordinators are committed to your success at every step of the way and offer personal guidance to help you pass your RHIT exam. In fact, Rasmussen College will cover your RHIT exam application fee.

Learn more about our Health Information Technology Associate’s degree and how Rasmussen College can help you enter this growing industry. Complete the contact request form on the right or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers will be happy to talk with you and answer all of your questions.

Health Information Technician (HIT) Degree Courses

Graduates with HIT training understand the healthcare system and how to communicate well within a team setting. As an HIT, you will perform medical coding and billing, analyze data, use and understand scanning technology, navigate an electronic health record, manage a file room, and release medical information under appropriate circumstances. A career as a health information technician will allow you to help improve the well being of patients through your detailed records, which in turn plays a vital role in the delivery of their healthcare.

Some key courses include:

Introduction to Health Information Management
You will learn about the HIT profession, the Health Information Management Department, all of the opportunities that exist in the field, and the variety of career paths an HIT may take.

Basic ICD-9-CM Coding
You will begin to learn how to code medical diagnoses using ICD-9-CM.

Quality Analysis and Management
You will learn to work on a performance improvement team, and track and graph your successes.

View courses – Health Information Technician Associate’s degree

Health Information Technician (HIT) Career Outlook

We combine our HIT curriculum with internship opportunities. You will have the knowledge, as well as the practical experience you need, to help you land a job and thrive in your new career.

Here’s a snapshot of one possible career for health information technician grads:


Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡		 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Projected Growth
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians $24,870 $31,290 $40,540 20%

 

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.

‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. .

"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.

BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.

Seamless Credit Transfer Policies

Transferring your credits doesn’t need to be difficult. At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below and visit our Transfer Student page for a full listing and description of our policies and eligibility requirements.

  • Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge. These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students.
  • School of Health Sciences and Medical Coding practicum course waivers¹
  • Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences

Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.

¹Refer to the School of Health sciences and Medical Coding waiver.