Colleges

	Arapahoe Community College Arapahoe Community College’ s Health Information Technology (HIT) program is a fully online program, except for two practicum courses. Accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) for the last forty years, the program moved to an online platform in 1998. Graduates will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology and are eligible to write the national Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentialing exam. The RHIT Exam pass rate is 92%. Information specific to the HIT program can be found at http://www.arapahoe.edu/departments-and-programs/a-z-programs/health-information-technology-hit.
	Front Range Community College Front Range Community College, Westminster Campus, provides an Associates of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology. Upon successful completion of the HIT Program, students will be eligible to sit for the national Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification examination. Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). FRCC has a strong commitment to prepare health information technology students with the technical skills, knowledge, and professionalism necessary to compete for HIT positions in all healthcare settings. FRCC offers evening hybrid classes which are generally split between 50% classroom time and 50% online time. Our 5-week HIT courses are planned to allow students to complete the program in 3 semesters (full-time) and 6 semesters (part-time). Graduating HIT students can transfer credits to Regis University for a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. Contact FRCC to talk to an Allied Health Advisor, 303-404-5064. Students can enter any semester for required general education classes and in the Fall for the HIT program. Learn more about our HIT Program at https://www.frontrange.edu/programs-and-courses/academic-programs/health-information-technology.
	Pueblo Community College (PCC) Pueblo Community College (PCC) offers a fully online program in Health Information Technology (HIT). Students can earn a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Coding, Network Security, or Management and Support. Employing the latest resources, the PCC HIT program helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and practical experience that employers value. Students train with interactive online programs including simulation labs; learn from experienced faculty; and have the opportunity to participate in events with HIT speakers and industry networking opportunities. PCC’s Medical Coding certificate is approved by the American Health Information Management Association’s Professional Certificate Approval Program and the entire HIT program is affiliated with the AHIMA, Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). The PCC HIT program has a seamless transfer agreement with Franklin University online, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. Students who transfer can earn a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management and are eligible to sit for the national Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential exam through AHIMA. Please contact us at HITECH@pueblocc.edu or at 719-562-7049.
	Regis University Interested in the emerging field of Health IT? Continuously accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) since 1979, Regis University’s Health Information Management (HIM) programs are 100% online. The flexible, online format allows you to advance your education, while maintaining full-time employment. We have a rolling application deadline, so it’s never too late to apply! Our programs include: Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (HIM): Earn your degree in 24-30 months. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential exam through AHIMA. Master of Science in Health Care Informatics & Information Management (HIIM): 36 semester hours, 24 months to complete. The program is designed for current health care professionals looking to expand their knowledge of systems implementation and electronic health information management. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management (HIM-CT): 57 semester hours, 24-30 months to complete. Designed for professionals with an unrelated bachelor’s degree looking to break into the field of health information management. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential exam through AHIMA. Graduate Certificate in Health Care Informatics (HCI): 12 semester hours. Designed for individuals with 2-3 years of health care and management experience. Visit www.regis.edu/healthcare for details about application requirements, eligibility, and transcript evaluation procedures. Call us at 800.388.2366 x4344 or email healthcare@regis.edu to get started today!