Health Information Technology, AAS

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    Program Overview

    Cahim Accredited Program

    Health Information Technologists ensure that information maintains quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper files and electronic systems. Using various
    classification systems to code patient information, Health Information Specialists use databases and registries to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.

    Develop Critical Expertise in:

    • Information Management
    • Data Governance
    • Privacy & Security
    • Coding
    • Clinical Documentation Improvement

    Graduates of BCCC’s Health Information Technology Program are eligible to apply for the national certifying Registered Health Information Technician examination administered by the American Health Information Management Association.

    BCCC’s Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Information Management Education.

    Health Information Technology Program - Admission Application Fall 2024

    How To Access the Fall 2024 HIT / Coding Specialist Application 

    We do not offer a Bootcamp/Masterclass course that can be completed within a few weeks or months. Our programs are based on selective admission after completing the Pre-entry requirements. 

Career Options

    • Acute care hospitals
    • Extended care facilities
    • Mental health facilities
    • State & federal agencies
    • Insurance companies
    • Transcription services
    • Colleges

BCCC's Advantage

    • Small classes
    • Clinical internships at Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland & MedStar hospitals
    • Eligible for national certifying HIT exam

Suggested Sequence Of Courses

  • Every degree-seeking student must complete the College’s General Education Requirements in addition to the requirements of his/her academic program. Through the College’s General Education Requirements, students acquire basic knowledge of the disciplines in the areas of arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, English composition, and computer literacy.

    Find out more in the Baltimore City Community College Catalog

Program Brochure

Program Contact

  • Shaneen K. McNamee, BSPH, CMA, CPT
    Admissions Coordinator - School of Nursing and Health Professions
    Nursing Building, N 302
    (410) 209-6045

    Kathryn T. Singleton, MS, RHIA
    Program Director,
    Main Building 231G
    (410) 462-7722
    Ksingleton@bccc.edu

    410-462-7735 (HIT Lab)
    410- 225-4633 (fax)

Accreditation statement

  • The Health Information Technology Program’s accreditor of Baltimore City Community 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 2028-2029. 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.

    Program Accreditation Statistics: 2022 - 2023 Outcomes

    Employment Rates - 100%
    Graduation Rates -100%
    Retention Rates - 100%
    Graduate Response rate -71%
    Employer Response rate -100%
    PPE Mentor Satisfaction Rate -86%

    Students in the Health Information Technology degree program who wish to receive the Coding Specialist Certificate must take HIT 227 Advanced Coding.

    The mission of the Health Information Technology Program at Baltimore City Community College is to provide the students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to excel in the field of Health Information Technology and to foster lifelong learning among active healthcare professionals.

Upon acceptance into the program, students must:

  • Upon acceptance into the program, students must:

    1.      Carry health insurance as long as they are in the program or sign a medical waiver accepting.

    2.      Be responsible for their own health and safety in the classrooms and clinical areas to which they are assigned.

    3.      Show proof of current health status by physical exam less than a year old.

    4.      Have up-to-date immunization/titres:

                a.       The Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) must be done annually

                b.      Rubella, Rubeola and Mumps titre and immunization, if necessary

                c.       Varicella (chicken pox) titre and immunization, if necessary

                d.      Hepatitis B screening, vaccine if necessary, or written waiver

    5.      Be aware that seasonal flu and other immunizations may be required by the assigned clinical health care facility. 

    6.      Have a criminal background check and a drug screen per clinical agency regulations. Check with the Clinical Coordinator for more information.

    7.      Maintain a minimum of "C" in each required course to progress through the course and semester sequence. 

    8.      Have a 2.5 GPA to apply to the program and must maintain a 2.0 throughout the duration of the program.

    In addition students:

    1. Will incur expenses for books, tuition, etc.
    2. Are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical practicums.