Associate of Science in Health Information Technology
St. Petersburg College

Program Details

St. Petersburg College allows for a step-by-step approach for studies in health informatics. The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology has two certificate programs embedded within it. For example, you could start with the certificate in Coding and Revenue Management to test the waters of this career path. Then you could complete the certificate in Healthcare Data Management. These programs pull their courses from the curriculum for this AS degree in health informatics. 

With two certificates and an AS degree under your belt, you can apply all your coursework to a BS in health services administration.

As a stand-alone degree, you will take all your courses online. The professional practice experiences will be arranged at healthcare facilities near you. This online health informatics degree prepares you to sit for the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) exam.

 

Graduates find work as medical registrars or health information technologists. As such, you will have a critical role in overseeing patient health records. This online health informatics program provides you with the leadership skills and technical expertise to advance in this field. 

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)

School Accreditation & Licensing

St. Petersburg College is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT, Placement Test

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score