Health Information Technology (HIT)

Mission

McLennan Community College's Health Information Technology program prepares you for a career in health information management. You'll learn best practices, build strong skills, and develop the integrity needed to succeed in this growing field.

About HIT

Do you want to work in health care without working directly with patients? Health Information Technology might be the right fit for you.

Health information technicians play a vital role in every health care facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing medical records for completeness and accuracy
• Translating disease names and procedures into medical codes
• Managing and reporting patient data for billing and reimbursement
• Conducting quality of care studies and research
• Compiling statistics for health care organizations
• Supervising the day-to-day operations of a health information department
• Protecting the confidentiality of patient information

With this degree, you can work in many settings, including hospitals, physician clinics, mental health centers, long-term care facilities, and other health-related agencies.

This degree is available completely online. Ask your advisor or visit www.McLennanOnline.com for more details.

Certificates & Degrees

Coding Specialist Certificate

Medical coding is one of the fastest-growing areas in health information technology. Coding specialists work in hospitals, clinics, and health agencies. They process patient data for care, research, and billing. Credits from this certificate may apply toward the Health Information Technology associate degree.

Data Analytics Certificate

This program teaches you how to gather, store, and share data. You'll learn to analyze large sets of medical data and present findings to help organizations make better decisions. Graduates can work in health care organizations, physician practices, long-term care facilities, and other businesses.

Health Information Specialist Certificate

You'll learn to work with electronic health records and handle accurate documentation. Skills include determining patient eligibility, processing insurance claims, assigning medical codes, and managing patient registration and scheduling.

Occupational Skills Awards (OSA)

• Documentation Specialist OSA – Learn the rules around health record documentation and get hands-on practice identifying documentation issues.
• Billing Specialist OSA – Learn the basics of ICD-10 medical coding and get an introduction to revenue cycle management.

Administrative Office Management

Stay current with today's business technology and communication skills. Office training can boost your employability and open doors for career advancement.

• Office Technology Certificate – Build proficiency with Microsoft Office and develop the soft skills needed to grow in any workplace.
• Office Technology Careers Specialist Certificate – Master all major computer applications used in office settings. Includes a Google certificate in project management upon completion.
• Office Software Technician – Gain the skills needed for any entry-level position requiring knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Program Accreditation — 2023–2024

• Employment rate: 100%
• Student satisfaction rate: 100%
• Certification exam pass rate: 88% (national average is 80%)
• Graduation rate: 65%

MCC's Health Information Technology associate degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Accreditation has been reaffirmed through 2033.

For accreditation inquiries, contact

200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100,
Chicago, IL 60601
312-235-3255
Email: info@cahiim.org

Criminal Background Notice

A criminal background check may affect your ability to work in this field. Talk to your instructor or program director if you have questions. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable credentialing agency.

Contact

  254-299-8973
  dmwilliams@mclennan.edu

  254-299-233
  lplemons@mclennan.edu