Health Information Technology AAS Degree

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If you have an aptitude for science but also like working with computers, data and law then Health Information Technology might be right for you.

Overview

The Health Information Management (HIM) professional is an important connection between doctors, patients, insurance providers, and other healthcare professionals within the field. By maintaining, collecting, and analyzing health information, the HIM professional makes an important behind the scenes contribution to the delivery of quality care. Besides working with cutting-edge technology, HIM professionals are experts in the field of patient health information and health records.

HIT Program Information

Program Requirements 

 


 


Course Sequencing Plan

Part Time

Full Time

 

 
 
What You Will Learn

Anoka Technical College’s curriculum provides you with the skills valued by the healthcare industry:  the ability to communicate clearly and convincingly; to effectively use resources and technology; to solve problems independently and as part of a team; and to apply essential professional and technical knowledge fundamental to the health information profession.

Close contact with faculty, a supportive campus environment and professional practice experiences (internships) gives you an advantage. Anoka Technical College’s internship program gives you the opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by health information management professionals from local hospitals, clinics, behavioral health organizations, long-term care facilities or other specialty areas.

HIT Students

Career Settings 
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Behavioral Health Facilities
  • Long-Term Care
  • Clinical Systems Vendors
Related Programs also available at Anoka Technical College
  • Health Technician Certificate
  • Medical Coding Diploma
  • Medical Receptionist
  • Medical Administrative Specialist

 
 


“The biggest challenge I faced was going back to college after 20 years in the work force. I was apprehensive knowing that I’d be attending classes with students half my age. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how integrated and supportive the learners of all ages are at Anoka Tech”

-Health Information Technology Student

 
   Health Information Technology Alumni

The best thing I realized about ATC was the diversity of the student body as well as faculty. The experience that I had at ATC was one of gratification and self-fulfillment. The instructors made you aware of and feel that they really cared about me as a person and as a student but most of all as a professional in our field. The mentoring of instructor to student continues on today…years later.

-Health Information Technology Program Alumni