Mission Statement

The mission of the 70-credit Associate of Science in Health Information Technology Management is to prepare competent, ethical, and culturally sensitive entry-level Health Information Technology Professionals capable of functioning in ever-changing healthcare delivery, health informatics, and information management systems as a result of being dedicated to lifelong self-directed learning. The program exists to provide a technical education program to all segments of the community that is committed to quality instruction delivered by dedicated faculty engaged in continued professional development.

The program is committed to accomplishing its mission through the use of effective and diverse instructional methods that encompass traditional as well as technology-based strategies (e-learning including online courses, podcasting, virtual labs, lab simulation activities, student self-paced learning, video conferencing, etc.).

Course Format

Most of the HIT courses offered by Broward College are fully online except for the two required Professional Practice Experience courses (HIM1800 and HIM2810).

All required non-HIT courses are offered in a variety of formats on several campuses.

While this mixed approach provides students with a variety of options to complete their degree, it also requires a great deal of self-direction and time management on the part of the student. HIT students are required to consult with their advisor(s) about choosing the academic options that work best for them.

Program Length

The HIT program is designed to be completed in five (5) terms for full-time students (not including the 13 credit hours of prerequisites).

The two (2) Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length, and the one required summer term is only 12 weeks.

HIT Cohort Model

HIT students are organized as cohorts, groups of students who take all of their HIT courses together. People learn better in groups, and cohorts also build community, teach accountability, foster leadership skills, and encourage communication.

Program Courses must be completed with a 'C' grade or better

Program Number: 2179

Campus Offered: Fully Online

Program Starts: August

APPLICATION PERIOD: Apply by June 30

2022 - 2023 Application Criteria

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

Second-Year HIT Applicants:

Students who are matriculating from Sheridan Technical College or Atlantic Technical College.

• Official transcripts from Sheridan Technical College or Atlantic Technical College
• Copy of Medical Biller/Coder certificate

All courses must have a grade of 'C' or better. GPA must meet the minimum required to apply.

2022 - 2023 Application Selection Criteria

• Military Service: Eligible applicants who served in the US Armed Forces, on active duty, or honorably discharged, will receive admissions preference.
• Submitting the application does not guarantee a seat in the HIT program

Important Note: Beginning in August 2021, the AS in Health Information Technology program will be offered fully online.

Additional Information:

Number of Accepted Students

August 2022:

• First-Year HIT
  • TBD
• Second-Year HIT
  • TBD

Starting with Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Required admissions criteria courses shown in the application criteria MAY NOT be covered by Financial Aid.

Health Information Technology Course List

Health Information Technology Program of Study

The Health Information Technology Program is a challenging program that prepares you to enter the healthcare field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an 8 percent increase in jobs for health information technicians from 2019 to 2029.

See the career path for HIT professionals

Health Information Technology (HIT) graduates perform a variety of technical health information management functions including:

• Managing confidential patient information
• Compiling administrative and health statistics
• Coding diseases, operations, and other procedures
• Organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating health information

The skillset learned in this program will open the doors for a variety of career paths, such as:

• Physician Practice Management
• Electronic Health Records Deployment
• Hospital Health Information Management
• Health Information Exchange Management
• Ambulatory Health Information Management
• Coding, Reimbursement, and Compliance Management
• Any other organization working with sensitive health information

The majority of health information practitioners work in acute care hospitals, ambulatory, long-term, and mental health facilities, physician practices, vendors, state and federal agencies, insurance companies, and colleges. Some are self-employed in businesses such as transcription services, billing services, and consulting. Employment opportunities are extensive in both traditional and non-traditional healthcare settings.

Find HIT jobs now

For more information on Health Information Technology, try these sites:

Health Information Technology and Management Career Paths

The Salary of an RHIT

Sandra Lacy
Instructor/ Program Director

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Dana Dowe
Instructor

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Farah Pierre
Adjunct Instructor

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Silfise Pubien
Adjunct Instructor

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Vimarie Colom
Adjunct Instructor

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Course Substitution or Waiver Policy

Transfer of Credit from Postsecondary Institutions and Prior Learning Assessments Policy

Health Science Admissions
healthscience@broward.edu

Health Science Advisor
Jenny Rainey
jrainey@broward.edu

Program Director
Sandra Lacy
slacy@broward.edu