Health Information Technology
Turn Care into Data.
Why Choose Health Information Technology at PJC?
- High-Demand Career: Healthcare providers, insurance companies, and government agencies all need qualified HIT professionals.
- Hands-On Learning: Train with real-world software and case studies to build your skills in medical coding, billing, data management, and compliance.
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Learn healthcare law, electronic health records (EHR), ICD-10 and CPT coding, medical terminology, and data privacy regulations.
- Flexible Credentials: Earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree, or start with a certificate that leads directly into the AAS.
- Accreditation Pathways: Completion prepares students to sit for industry-recognized credentials such as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Certified Coding Associate (CCA).
Credentials Offered
- Health Information Technology – AAS: 60 SCH
- Format: On-campus / hybrid
- Campuses Offered: Paris
- Medical Records Coding – Certificate: 42 SCH
- Format: On-campus / hybrid
- Campuses Offered: Paris
- Medical Office Management and Billing - Certificate: 23 SCH
- Format: On-campus/hybrid
- Campuses Offered: Paris
Build a career in health information by stacking these certificates and earning the AAS degree.
Program Contact
Heather Unruh
Dean of Health Careers
hunruh@parisjc.edu
903-782-0737