Health Information Technology

Health Information Technology At DACC

Media Category

The DACC Health Information Technology (HIT) Program is designed for dynamic careers in Health Information Management (HIM), combining competency-based education with experiential learning to ensure graduates excel in today's evolving healthcare landscape. Accredited by CAHIIM, our program empowers students to earn the RHIT credential administered by AHIMA, a respected industry standard opening doors to high-demand, high-paying roles-both on-site and remote.

To stay ahead of industry advancements, we've revamped our curriculum to include cutting-edge certifications fully embedded in the two-year degree starting in 2025:

Health Data Analyst & CompTIA Data+ - Build expertise in healthcare data analytics and informatics.
IHI Quality & Safety Micro-Credential - Master patient safety, quality improvement, and healthcare leadership.
HIT Medical Coding Certificate - Gain hands-on experience in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding for healthcare reimbursement and compliance.

By integrating these credentials, DACC HIT graduates stand out, ready to lead in the future of HIM!

Job opportunities that await the HIT graduate:

Health Information Technology (HIT) graduates have a wide array of job opportunities awaiting them in various sectors of healthcare. Here are some key roles:

Health Information Technician
Medical Records Technician
Medical Coder
Health Data Analyst
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Compliance Officer
Patient Information Coordinator
Health Information Manager
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Specialist
Insurance Claims Analyst
Medical Office Administrator
Cancer Registry Specialist

These opportunities are growing, especially with the increasing digitization of health records and the need for skilled professionals to manage, analyze, and protect health information.

Check out the many career possibilities on this interactive career map at:

https://my.ahima.org/careermap.

Check out the earning potential at:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/health-information-technologists-and-medical-registrars.htm#tab-5

Reportable Annual Outcomes

Graduation Year 2023

RHIT Pass rate 2022-2023 Academic Year

80%

Graduation Rate

Enrolled Students – 10
Completers – 9
Graduation Rate – 90%

Employment Data

Employment Within One Year - 80%

Student Satisfaction:

Question 1 (Majority Strongly Agree)

The Health Information Technology Program prepared me to:

Acquire the knowledge necessary to function in my current job.
Use sound judgement while functioning in my current job.
Recommend appropriate procedures relevant to my job.
Think critically, solve problems, and develop appropriate action steps.

Question 2 (Majority Strongly Agree)

Concerning Practice Proficiency:

The HIT Program prepared me with the HIM skills to perform as an HIM professional.
My professional practice experiences were valuable in reinforcing my HIM skills.

Question 3 (Majority Strongly Agree)

Concerning the workplace, the HIT Program prepared me to:

Communicate effectively within my work setting.
Conduct myself in an ethical and professional manner.
Manage my time efficiently while functioning in my current job.
Function effectively as a team member.