Health Information Technology
Doctors and healthcare professionals need comprehensive management of health information across computerized systems and its secure exchange between consumers, providers, government entities and insurers. Health Information Technicians focus on health care data and the management of health care information resources.
TSTC's associate degree in Health Information Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). This accreditation enables graduates of these programs to take the national exam for obtaining the credentials of a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Earning these credentials improves your career possibilities and increases your salary potential. For those wishing to enter the workforce more quickly or add to an existing knowledge base, TSTC also offers a certification in Medical Office Specialist. The Abilene program is an online program, while the Harlingen program is taught in a traditional classroom setting.Because this program may prepare you for an occupational license, click here to read additional information about HB1508 Occupational License Eligibility.
Program Application Packets
HIT Program Application Packet - Harlingen (Face-to-Face Delivery)
MOS Program Application Packet - Abilene (Online Delivery)
HIT Program Application Packet - Abilene (Online Delivery)
National RHIT average passage rate is 69%
During the academic year of 2017-2018 in Harlingen, program outcomes are as follows:
RHIT EXAM RESULTS — 88 Percent (AUGUST 2017 – JULY 2018) Seven out of eight students successfully passed the Registered Health Information Technology credentialing exam.
JOB PLACEMENT RATE – 83 percent (August 2017 - December 2018) placement
GRADUATION RATE – 89 percent (AUGUST 2017 – JULY 2018)
During the academic year of 2017-2018 in Abilene, the associate degree program outcomes are as follows:
RHIT EXAM RESULTS — 60 Percent (AUGUST 2017 – JULY 2018) Three out of five students successfully passed the Registered Health Information Technology credentialing exam. 100 percent pass rate currently (August 2018-April 2019). Five out of five students successfully passed the exam.
JOB PLACEMENT RATE – 100 percent (August 2017 - December 2018) placement
GRADUATION RATE – 78 percent (AUGUST 2017 – JULY 2018)
- Associate of Applied ScienceHealth Information TechnologyAbilene | Harlingen | Online
- Certificate 2Medical Office SpecialistAbilene | Online
