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.
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 (CAAHIM)
- After completion of the program, the graduate 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 1:00 PM 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