Health Information Technology Online

Get Started in Health Information Technology with an Associate Degree from Cambridge. This online program is only offered by our Atlanta, Georgia Campus.

Program Overview

Computer screen refleting in female's glasses
Mission Statement

The mission statement of the Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology’s Health Information Technology program is to provide students with entry-level skills required to obtain employment in the health care field and to provide students with transferable knowledge and skills needed to improve healthcare outcomes within the community.

Jumpstart Your Career in Health Information Technology With an Associate Degree from Cambridge

Cambridge’s Associate in Health Information Technology program gives students the skills necessary to enter the field of health IT. Our program includes 75 weeks of study, completely online.

More About the Health Information Technology Program

To enter the field as a health information technologist, you’ll need to know how to analyze patient information and data and accurately enter it into records and systems. Our Associate in Health Information Technology (HIT) program teaches you how to record medical information, bill and code, protect critical data and more. Our Health Information Technology Program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). As a graduate of our HIT Program you will be able to sit for the AHIMA Registered Health Information (RHIT) exam.

What You’ll Learn

The Health Information Technology program includes studies covering many different topics relating to health IT.

Health Data Content and Structure

During your program, you’ll learn the systems and processes required for collecting, maintaining and using patient health information, including registries, forms and health records. You’ll also learn how to analyze content stored inside health records and the importance of its accuracy.

Medical Terminology & Critical Anatomy

Your studies will include the basics of medical terminology as well as an in-depth look at the body’s anatomy. This will help you understand patient medical conditions and diagnoses for proper recording into the patient’s record. You’ll also have a virtual lab practicum, allowing you to practice what you’ve learned in real-time.

ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS

To properly enter codes for recording and insurance purposes, you’ll need to understand ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding procedures. Our associate degree program includes in-depth studies in both as well as an intermediate coding course to take your training to the next level.

Health Information Systems

You’ll learn everything you need to know about electronic medical records (EMRs) as well as other critical health information systems. You’ll discover the most common information systems used by organizations throughout the US and gain an understanding of how to protect patient data inside those systems.

 

Health Information Technology FAQ

Learn More About the HIT Online Experience

Online Curriculum





Job Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of Health Information Technology helps you gain the job skills needed to work in healthcare so you are prepared to seek some of the 2.4 million new jobs that are projected through 2026.

Our program starts with an orientation followed by 24/7 support from our online team that helps you become comfortable with the online classroom. Receive guidance from your instructors and learn what it takes to pursue a career in the fast-growing healthcare industry. Outside the classroom, our career services team gets you interview-ready so you can pursue your new career.

Career Opportunities in Health Information Technology

As a health information technician, you can choose from a wide range of career options.

Healthcare leaders and managers can expect to find employment in hospitals, clinics, outpatient care sites, physicians’ offices and even health management companies, which provide management services to hospitals and other organizations, as well as to specific departments, such as emergency, information management systems, managed care contract negotiations and physician recruiting.

Career Opportunities

There are many career opportunities for students completing their Health Information Technology Associate Degree Program. Graduates can seek employment as:

  • Medical Records Technician
  • Medical Records Field Technician
  • Health Information Technician
  • Registered Health Information Technician
  • Cancer Registrar
  • Certified Coding Associate
  • Medical Records Coder
  • Clinical Outcomes Coordinator
  • Medical Coding Consultant
  • Registered Health Information Administrator
  • Health IT Instructor
  • Coding Auditor Supervisor
  • Supervisory Medical Records Administrator
  • Director of Health Information Management

Read Our Health Information Technology Career Profile

Degree

You will earn an Associate of Science Degree upon successful completion of this training program.

Program Summary
  • Associate of Science Degree
  • Online program
  • 75 weeks

Curriculum

Specialty Courses

Tech Core

  • Computers in Healthcare
  • Comparative Health Records and Data Security

Health Information

  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
  • Health Data Content and Structure
  • Healthcare Delivery Systems
  • Pharmacology Essentials
  • Legal Aspects of Healthcare
  • Health Information Systems
  • Virtual Lab Practicum
  • Healthcare Statistics
  • Clinical Quality Assessment
  • Health Information Technology

Billing & Coding

  • Fundamentals of ICD Coding
  • Principles of CPT/HCPCS
  • Insurance and Reimbursement Procedures
  • Intermediate Coding
General Education Courses

Communication Skills

  • English Composition
  • Fundamentals of Speech

Mathematics and Science

  • Introduction to Computers
  • Introduction to Health Science
  • College Algebra

Social Science

  • Introduction to Psychology


CAHIIM

Programmatic Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)

The Health Information Management/Health Informatics accreditor of Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for ​the Associate degree in Health Information Technology has been affirmed through 2029-2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at ([email protected]).

Recent Health Information Technology News & Articles

  • Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)The Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology Health Information Technology (HIT) program obtains programmatic accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

    The Online Health Information Technology program at our Atlanta Campus, has recently acquired programmatic accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). As a result, our HIT graduates are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) exam and become certified. This will help our graduates become more marketable in seeking employment in the field. Graduating from a CAHIIM accredited program offers employers assurance that you have the professional knowledge and skills used in health information management, and have experienced a curriculum that is relevant to the trends experienced within healthcare organizations. In… Read more »

  • What to Expect After You Complete a Health IT ProgramHIT Trends to Watch Out For in 2023

    Health Information technology (HIT) is vital in enhancing the efficiency and delivery of the healthcare system. In 2023, there have been technology driven trends that could impact the health information… Read more »

  • A woman is writing on a white boardCareers in Health Information Technology

    Do you have a knack for information tech and computing, but you’d like to express your passionate and caring nature for the sick and disabled? Worry not! A career in this field is your perfect choice to meet your career goals.  What are Health Information Technology (HIT) and Health Information Management (HIM)? Health Information Technology (HIT) denotes the integrated use of computerized systems to manage health sector information. Examples of HIT in primary care include electronic prescription systems, clinical decision support systems, telehealth, disease registries, and electronic medical record systems (PHRs, EHRs, & EMRs). On the other hand,Health Information Management… Read more »