In every hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, and clinic, there are unsung heroes who ensure that patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care, not only through hands-on treatment, but also through precise and protected health information. These are the health information professionals who safeguard the data that keeps the medical world moving.
At Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology, we believe that helping others starts long before the first patient is seen. It begins with information, accurate, protected, and accessible data, that empowers nurses, doctors, and caregivers to heal with confidence. That’s where you come in.
A Health Information Technology Calling to Serve Through Data & Compassion
You don’t have to be at a patient’s bedside to change their life. As a Health Information Technology (HIT) professional, your work ensures that every test, diagnosis, and treatment plan is supported by reliable information. Behind every life saved and every family given hope, there’s a professional who made sure the patient’s health record was clear, secure, and complete.
Think of a nurse trying to access a medication record during an emergency…
A doctor reviewing lab results before surgery…
A cancer specialist tracking outcomes for future patients…
They all depend on you.
Start with Health Information Technology and Build Toward Health Information Management
Cambridge’s 100% online Associate of Science in Health Information Technology, provided through our Atlanta Campus, is your foundation for a powerful healthcare career. In just 75 weeks, you’ll gain the skills to manage, analyze, and protect patient information, skills that hospitals, clinics, and government agencies depend on every single day.
And that’s just the beginning. Many Cambridge students use their Associate in HIT degree as a launching pad to earn their Bachelor’s in Health Information Management (HIM), an opportunity to move up, lead others, and make an even greater impact on healthcare outcomes.
Accredited. Respected. Career-Focused.
Cambridge’s Health Information Technology program is programmatically accredited by CAHIIM, the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education, ensuring the highest educational standards in the field. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to sit for the AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam, a credential that sets you apart from others and opens doors to career advancement.
What You’ll Learn and Why It Matters
Our curriculum doesn’t just teach you systems and codes; it connects every skill to the lives you’ll help improve.
- Health Data Content & Structure: Learn to collect, maintain, and analyze patient health data—the backbone of medical decision-making.
- Medical Terminology & Anatomy: Understand the language of healthcare so you can accurately record diagnoses and treatments.
- ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS Coding: Master the universal coding systems that support accurate billing and care documentation.
- Health Information Systems: Gain real-world experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and information security, protecting the data that protects patients.
Real Careers. Real Impact.
Graduates of Cambridge’s HIT program step into rewarding roles such as:
- Medical Records Technician
- Health Information Technician
- Coding Auditor or Supervisor
- Clinical Outcomes Coordinator
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Health Information Manager
Your Future Starts Here
Cambridge’s Associate of Science in Health Information Technology program offers more than education. It offers a pathway to purpose. From day one, you’ll receive 24/7 online support, career coaching, and mentorship from experienced instructors who care about your success.
You’ll graduate not only ready to work, but Health Information Technology Ready to lead, protect, and uplift others in every corner of the healthcare industry.
Enroll Today. Be the Heart Behind the Data.
If you have a passion for helping others and a mind for organization, technology, and precision, Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology’s Health Information Technology program is your first step toward a career that matters. Because at Cambridge, we don’t just train professionals, we build the future of healthcare, one student at a time.