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Welcome to the Health Information Technology Program
Health Information Technologists organize and evaluate patient records for completeness and accuracy. Graduates are eligible for careers in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, nursing homes, and insurance companies. Learn more by following the links below, or check out the Health Information Technology FAQ.
Program Outcomes
| Graduation Rate | 64% (2018-19) 94% (2019-20) |
| Job Placement Rate (2018-19) | 64% (2018-19) 50% (2019-20) |
RHIT Exam Pass Rate:
| 2018-2019 | 75% |
| 2017-2018 | 100% |
| 2016-2017 | 75% |
| 2015-2016 | 70% |
| 2014-2015 | 100% |
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology at Austin Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
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Health Information Technology Updates
Anatomy and Physiology I Assessment Testing Suspended for Summer and Fall 2020 Registration Only
Due to COVID-19, and in response to ACC campuses limiting access to essential personnel only, the A&P I Assessment Test has been suspended for the remainder of this testing period and the Fall testing period. Students will not need permission to register for BIOL 2401 for Summer '20 and Fall '20 registration periods ONLY.
Read moreHITT Program Statement on “Pass” and “No Pass” Grading
If a "P" grade is chosen for a Spring 2020 prerequisite course, the “P” grade will not be calculated in determining the GPA for ranking purposes and could impact your total ranking. For questions regarding choosing a "P" versus a performance grade (A, B, C) please contact Department Chair Norma Mercado at nmercado@austincc.edu.
Read moreNEW Application Submission Process During Coronavirus Pandemic
Due to public safety concerns, applications will not be accepted in person until further notice. Effective immediately, applicants for all Health Sciences programs except Associate Degree Nursing, Mobility Nursing, RN-to-BSN, and Sonography should follow these instructions when submitting their application and supporting documents:
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