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Health Information Technology


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Health information professionals play a crucial role in ensuring that patient health records are accessible, complete, accurate, and protected. If you're interested in a career that blends technical office skills with health care, our Health Information Technology (HIT) program could be the perfect fit for you.

Health Information Technology at a Glance

1 Certificates

1 year to complete1

$3,168 tuition2

  • Brookhaven
  • Online3
1 Degrees

2 years to complete1

$5,940 tuition2

  • Brookhaven3

What Can I Study?

I Want to Go to Work

  • Credit Certificates

  • Associate Degrees

Can I Get a Job?

Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.

  • These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
  • These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
  • Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
  • Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
  • Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.

If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.

Pathway Specialist

What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

Prepare for a job in the growing health-care field focused on computer applications and office skills. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!

Medical Records Specialistsat work

Medical Records Specialists

$24/hr

Median Salary

599

Job Openings

+15%

Projected Outlook

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

A Look Inside Health Information Technology

If you're interested in a career that combines science, business, management, law and technology, and you enjoy working with physicians, nurses, lawyers, administrators, and executives, then an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology is a fit for you.

As a health information professional, you will be vital to ensuring that a patient's health information and records are accessible, complete, accurate, and protected. You'll have career options where you can choose to work on your own, with others, or a little of both with work flexibility and great pay.

So why choose Dallas College? At Dallas College, our program is CAHIIM accredited, provides training in medical terminology, computers, health information content and management, inpatient and outpatient medical coding and reimbursement, health information law and management of healthcare delivery systems. Our graduates are eligible to sit for American Health Information Management Association's professional certifications, the Certified Coding Associate, and Registered Health Information Technician. For more information, visit our website and begin your Dallas College journey.

The Health Information Technology program has its own admissions process, timeline and requirements. Visit the School of Health Sciences Information Packets and Sessions page to view the Health Information Technology information packets.

Students who wish to apply to the HIT A.A.S. program must take the HESI A2 Exam. Visit the HESI A2 Exam Applicant Information webpage for HESI A2 Exam testing information.

HIT Performance Indicators

(August 2023 - July 2024)

Graduation Rate*: 33%

Employment Rate: 100%

RHIT Certification Exam Pass Rate: 71%

*The HIT program is a part-time program. The average time of completion is 36 months.

Mission Statement

Our Mission as the Dallas College Medical Coder Certificate Program in the School of Health Sciences is to provide a high-quality education and skills in a respectful and inclusive environment that builds a foundation for a successful career in Medical Coding.

Program Objectives

  1. Equip students with the sound knowledge of accurately assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services according to coding guidelines.
  2. Prepare students for successful completion of the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), certification exam administered by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and establish a solid foundation in preparation for other coding certification exams.
  3. Instill the proficient application of coding guidelines, coding software and other medical coding resources that will contribute to successful placement as an entry-level medical coder.
  4. Develop students into medical coders with the ability to effectively communicate, establish relationships and be active contributors to the Health Information Management industry.

The Medical Coder certificate program is conducted by the Dallas College School of Health Sciences as a contribution to the health education needs of the community it serves.

Accreditation Information

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) logo The Health Information Management/Health Informatics accreditor of Dallas College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at (info@cahiim.org).

Find Out More About Health Information Technology

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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.

3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.

4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

HB1508 Notice

This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.

For more information, please visit dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

Updated September 13, 2025