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Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Olney Central College Campus Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Olney Central College Campus, USA

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USD 19980

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 100

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Health Information Technology is a growing field, with higher than average demand. Our HIT Degree focuses on facets of Health Information and the legal environment of the field. This is a broad program that also includes some instruction in medical coding. HIT graduates can fill positions within health information areas such as: billing, medical records, and coding departments.

The first-year of the HIT Program aligns with OCC’s Medical Coding Associate Certificate, enabling students to earn the Health Information Technology Degree with additional summer courses.

Students in the HIT Program complete an internship prior to graduation. Past students have appreciated the ability to gain experience in the field utilizing the knowledge learned in the coursework.

Students who complete the degree may sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate credential.

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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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