Become an Essential Part of the Healthcare World
Health Information Technician (HIT) Associate's Degree
Our Health Information Technician (HIT) Associate’s degree prepares you for a successful career as an HIT professional in as little as 18 months.*
The additional programmatic accreditation many of our campuses earned will help you feel confident you are earning a quality education and making a valuable investment in your future as an HIT professional.
Real-world Curriculum to Help Start Your HIT Career
With a focus on technology, our HIT Associate's degree curriculum provides the practical knowledge and skills you need to navigate electronic medical records (EMR) software, correspond with insurance companies, and implement patient privacy practices, including:
- Data analysis: courses focus on developing your data analysis skills so you feel confident in your career
- Virtual lab: our sophisticated digital lab provides first-hand experience in real-world situations
- Industry-experienced instructors and program coordinators: offer personal guidance to help you prepare for your RHIT exam
- Flexible courses: available fully online or a combination of online and on campus so you can learn on your schedule
*Time to complete is dependent on number of credits transferred in and credits taken per quarter.
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Membership to this HIT organization is included in your tuition
- Highest quality education: Many of our campuses have earned HIT programmatic accreditation
- The Health Information Technician Associate's degree offered at our Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove, Bloomington, Eagan, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, St. Cloud, Aurora/Naperville, Rockford, and Green Bay campuses, as well as Rasmussen College Online, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Health Information Technician (HIT) Degree Courses
Graduates with health information technician training understand the healthcare system and how to communicate well within a team setting. As a health information technician, 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.
- Perform medical billing and coding
- Understand scanning technology
- Navigate electronic health records
- Manage a file room
Sample Course List
Healthcare Information Technologies
Health Information Law and Ethics
Medical Coding Practicum
Health Information Practicum
Estimated Program Cost
Information presented on our tuition calculator
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE
Placement Rate Methodology: 85% of March 2011 to December 2011 graduates available for employment were employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of September 30, 2012. This rate includes graduates across all Rasmussen College programs and campuses working in their field of study or continuing their education at Rasmussen College or another institution. This rate does not specify that each graduate was placed by Rasmussen College in their current position; some graduates find jobs on their own while others maintain previously held employment.
Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS)
BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Tuition Lock
Tuition rate is locked in for continuously enrolled students. A change in the number of credits taken during enrollment in any quarter may lead to different prices if a student moves from part-time to full-time status or vice versa.
Federal And State Grants
Students must meet applicable eligibility requirements for state and federal grant programs—please speak with a financial aid advisor for details.
Time To Complete
Time to complete is dependent on accepted transfer credits and courses completed each quarter.
Credit Transfer
Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny credits based on policies listed in the college catalog.
Corporate Discounts
Discounts may vary by corporate partner and program. Please contact a program manager for more information.
Estimated Potential Earnings
If you invested in your degree and started a career as a , the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the median yearly salary for this career is . At that rate, your estimated return on investment would be over the course of a lifetime.
A career as a is just one career option you can pursue with your degree. Your income potential can vary based on your specialization or industry, and you should explore all your options to find the career that is right for you.
A Degree Matters
Earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree—regardless of the field of study—can greatly improve your income potential in today's job market. In fact, according to the BLS, degree holders earn, on average, significantly more than high school diploma holders:
- National Average Lifetime Earnings**
- Unemployment Rate**
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Bachelor's Degree$2,281,0404.9%
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Associate's Degree$1,763,4406.8%
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Some College$1,622,2408.7%
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High School Diploma$1,367,8809.4%
**http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-14.pdf, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Potential earnings calculated by multiplying median full-time salaries by 40 years http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Seamless Transfer Policies
- Transfer up to 67% of the credits required to complete your degree
- Credits accepted from nationally and regionally accredited schools
- Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
- No expiration of your previously-earned general education and certain degree-specific credits
- Credit through prior learning, work, and military experience
- Test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge
- Complete advanced placement (AP) exams and achieve a score of 3 or higher
- Successfully complete college exams (e.g., CLEP, DSST, DANTES, etc.)
- Successfully submit course waivers for approval from Rasmussen College
- Submit credits transcribed by the American Council of Education (ACE)
- Submit a military transcript
- Transfer all general education courses from your previously earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree, regardless of course of study
- Course waivers will be considered for students who have earned the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-P) from AHIMA. In addition, an X-ray operator license may also be considered.
Information on transfer policies
Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer credits based upon policies in course catalog.
