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Program Contact
Heather Watson
336.249.8186, ext. 6310
Mission Statement
The Health Information Technology program provides quality learning opportunities to prepare individuals for successful employment as Health Information Technicians.
Application and Intent form
Special Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Health Information Technology program must have:
- Graduated from an accredited high school or have an Adult High School Diploma or have passed the GED with an equivalency certificate which meets the minimum requirements set by the State of North Carolina
- Acceptable scores on the College’s placement assessment
- Basic computer skills
- A criminal background check and/or drug testing may be required by the clinical site prior to participation in the clinical component
Degrees, Diplomas, and Certifications Offered
through this Program and Suggested Course Sequences
Associate in Applied Science
Faculty
Shannon Grubb
Heather Watson
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Health Information Technicians do?
Health Information Technicians maintain, collect, and analyze data that doctors, nurses, and other health providers need to provide quality patient care. They are responsible for information systems that meet medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements.
What is an RHIT?
Upon successful completion of an associate degree in Health Information Technology from a program that is accredited by the American Health Information Management Association, the student is eligible to take the national registration exam. Upon passing that exam, the graduate would be a Registered Health Information Technician.
Is the HIT program at DCCC accredited?
Yes, The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) in cooperation with the American Health Information Management Association’s Council on Accreditation.
What is the career outlook for RHITs?
Employment of health information technicians is expected to grow because of the number of tests, treatments, and procedures ordered by professionals and the increased scrutiny by third-party payers, courts, and consumers. |
