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    What is Health Information Technology?

    Health Information Technology (HIT) is the combination study of healthcare and information technology. HIT professional duties span planning, implementing, managing, and training on electronic health records, for purposes of:

    • Abstracting electronic health records for clinical support and reimbursement.

    • Creating needed reports (dashboards, ongoing public health concern mandates, management/operations data, etc.) from the electronic health record.

    • Protecting the computer systems/networks that support the electronic health record and facilitates patient safety, helps to decrease healthcare costs, and provides access for patients. 

  • What Will I Learn?

    Employing the latest resources, the PCC HIT program develops the knowledge, skills, and practical experience that employers value.  When pursuing degrees and certificates in Health Information Management (HIM) and Technology (HIT), students complete guided studies from the disciplines of medicine, management, finance, information technology, and law, opening new opportunities to choose from a variety of jobs across many different healthcare settings.

    INFOGRAPHIC: 13% growth in HIT field per year (U.S. Bureau of Statistics; 2016 – 2026). $40,650 Average Annual Compensation (Indeed.com). One of the 20 FASTEST GROWING occupations in the nation.  

    Explore Your Future in HIT at PCC


    • PCC offers associate degree and certificate programs in Medical Coding, Network Security, and Management and Support. 

    • Our students train with interactive online programs, including simulation labs, learn from experienced faculty preparing them to be job-ready upon graduation, and have the opportunity to participate in program events with HIT speakers and industry networking opportunities.

    • PCC offers affordable tuition and a vast selection of student support services to help you succeed. 

    • Take advantage of our professional affiliations to further broaden your knowledge and earn additional certifications. These affiliations include the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). 

    EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS HERE!

    Medical Coding Management & Support Network Security