Q. What is a Registered Health Information Technician?
A. A Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is a associate of science degree graduate of a Health Information Management program who has successfully taken the national exam.  RHITs handle and manage health information where ever health information is generated or housed.  RHITs are responsible for interpreting, analyzing, scanning, coding, abstracting, and auditing health data.  RHITs in some healthcare offices are responsible for supervising and managing employees and departments.

Q. When does the program start and what is the application deadline for the program?
A. The program officially begins in August (Fall semester) of each year.  If students have met the majority of pre-requisite courses, applicants may enter at the beginning of each semester if seats are available with the program coordinator and Chairperson’s approval.

Q. What are the application requirements?
A.  To apply to the program, you must have ENC 1101 – English Composition 1 completed.  It is highly that BSC 2085/L, BSC 2086/L, CLP 1006, PHI 2604, and SPC1017 be completed to reduce the total credit load during program enrollment.

Q. What are the admissions/selection criteria?
A. Because enrollment is limited in this program, admission/selection criteria is based on the number of required general education and science courses completed at the time of program selection with top priority given to students that have completed all of the required general education and science courses. Additionally, GPA is included in the selection process.

Q. Can I apply if I have not completed all of the general education and science courses?
A. Yes.  Your application will be reviewed.  If you do not meet the selection criteria, your application will stay on file for three years.

Q. What kind of degree will I be awarded when I graduate?
A. You will receive an Associate of Science in Health Information Management.

Q. What are the hours of the program?
A. The program is an evening program.  Pre-requisites and selected HIM prefix courses are offered online through Virtual College. 

Q. Can I work while I am a student in the program?
A. Yes.  The majority work either part-time or full-time.  Students are encouraged to work a maximum of 20 hours per week to be successful in the program.

Q. Do you assist with job placement after graduation?
A. The Medical Center Campus does not provide job placement.  Through the Career Center located in the New Student Center on the Medical Center Campus, graduates may review employment opportunities that have been forwarded to the Career Center.

Q. Do I need to take a test to work in this profession after graduation?
A. No.  It is not a requirement. However, graduates are more apt to find employment with credentials.  Graduates may sit for the Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) licensure exam administered by the American Health Information Management Association.  Students are prepped before graduating the program.