Associate of Science in Health Information Technology Online Degree Information

	Associate of Science in Health Information Technology
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Degree Title:	Associate of Science in Health Information Technology
College:	Hodges University
Description:	The Health Information Technology program is an associate degree program that prepares students to support the information needs of the healthcare industry. As one of the fastest growing occupations in one of the fastest growing industries, an HIT career places you right where the expanding arena of healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology. HIT professionals play a critical role in maintaining, collecting and analyzing the data that doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers rely on to deliver quality healthcare. They are experts in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, and coding the diagnoses and procedures for healthcare services provided to patients. HIT professionals work in a multitude of setting throughout the healthcare industry, including hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies and home care providers. Graduates of our program are eligible to take the national examination for Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT) from the American Health Information Management Association. 60 credit hours are required to complete this degree.

Accreditation:	The Hodges University Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs in association with the American Health Information Management Association. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have a High School diploma or GED

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
2655 Northbrooke Drive
Naples, FL 34119
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Trimesters starting in September, January and May

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credits accepted from accredited institutions. Standardized tests accepted; CLEP, DANTES, AP,IB, and ACE approved college credit.

Delivery Format: (?)
Format is online using state-of the-art delivery. Blackboard platform with Tegrity capabilities. This includes video lectures with iPod downloads and notetaking help.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Baccalaureate College—General

Technical Requirements:
Must be equipped with high speed internet connection such as DSL or cable modem. PC configuration must support Winodws XP or greater.

On-Campus Requirement:
No on-campus time required. Proctored finals required with approved proctor.

Scholarships Offered:
Some institutional scholarships are available. Inquire to learn more.

Loans Offered:
Financial aid is available for qualified students.

Registration Details:
Complete and submit an application. Transcripts from prior education must be provided in a timely manner.