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[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”What’s the first step to apply?”]First, you must be enrolled at ACC. Please see this page<\/a> for information about how to get started.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What skills do I need?”]Health Information Technologists must be able to:<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are the requirements for admission into the Health Information Technology programs?”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are the prerequisites before I can sign up for the Health Information Technology degree classes?”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What assessments do I have to take for Health Information Technology programs?”]Students must have one of the following:<\/p>\n Visit a campus advisor<\/a> to determine status.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How many classes are in the program?”]There are 25 classes in the Health Information Technology Associate Degree program.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How many hours are required in the clinical?”]The clinical is 96 hours in the final semester. The clinical is one to two days per week at a clinical site during the second Spring semester.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I find my own clinical site?”]No. The ACC faculty schedules the clinicals and there are various rules and regulations that we must follow. ACC faculty must have an affiliation agreement with the facility prior to going to the clinical affiliation.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is the clinical during the day?”]Yes. Clinicals are held during daytime hours, Monday through Friday for 8 hours a day. They are not held on weekends, evenings, or holidays. The AAS has one clinical course.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I have taken classes under continuing education, how long do I have to convert these classes to credit?”]You have two years from the time you finish your class.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where do I go to convert my CE credit?”]Instructions and the form to have your courses converted is\u00a0here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are challenge exams?”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are there any challenge exams for any of the courses?”]Yes, you may challenge HITT 1301 Health Data Content & Structure.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why are class sizes so small for Health Information Technology?”]Due to limited clinical sites.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What can I expect to earn?”]Salaries for graduates of ACC’s Health Information Technology program may earn between $22,000 and $35,000 a year depending on education and\/or experience.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is credentialing?”]A process by which a non-governmental agency or association recognizes the competence of individuals who have met certain qualifications as determined by agency or association. To achieve certification from the American Health Information Management Association, individuals must meet the eligibility requirements for certification and successfully complete the credentialing examination.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why become credentialed?”]<\/p>\n Credentialing is important because it:<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where do I become credentialed?”]The following organizations provide credentialing for Health Information Technicians. There are other organizations as well that offer specialty credentials.<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are the credentials?”]<\/p>\n The following certifications are currently offered by AHIMA. If you are interested in taking a certification exam, please visit this website<\/a> for more information on the following:<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”When do I need to apply for Graduation?”]Please refer to this page<\/a> for all graduation information.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ el_class=”right-column”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html el_class=”search-box” css=”.vc_custom_1563825898678{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwYXN5bmMlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmNzZS5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGY3NlLmpzJTNGY3glM0QwMDM3NzAzNDE0NjUyNjUyNzczNjMlM0FkMzNieWhkNGF1OCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRSUwQSUzQ2RpdiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZ2NzZS1zZWFyY2glMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] RN-to-BSN students have the opportunity to complete NURS 4160 through a faculty-led study abroad experience in Costa Rica during Spring 2027.<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/li> These sessions are presented by Health Sciences Faculty Advisors and provide an overview of the health training options available at the college, the steps needed to apply and the expectations for success.<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/li> Start at ACC and transfer seamlessly to Texas State University! If you are pursuing a Bachelor's degree, get the details on admissions requirements, deadlines, and financial support.<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/li><\/ul> [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1560803638816{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #003366 !important;}” el_class=”nav-column” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text] Future Students [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”529″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][vc_raw_html]JTVCY3NzbWVudW1ha2VycHJvJTIwaWQlM0QlMjIxNzU2MCUyMiU1RCUwOQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1528126605347{margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: 7px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”middle-column”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1519328814019{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”] Frequently Asked Questions [\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”What’s the first step to apply?”]First, you must be enrolled at ACC. 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Search the Health Sciences Website<\/h2>\n
Health Information Technology Updates<\/h2>\n
Study Abroad Opportunity for RN-to-BSN Students – Spring 2027<\/h4>
General Health Sciences Information Sessions<\/h4>
Bats to Cats Transfer Program<\/h4>