Waukesha County Technical College
Health Information Technology

Health Information Technology

Program Information

Degree Type

64-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code

10-530-1

Time to Degree

2 years

Start Date

August / January

How You'll Learn

Hybrid

Daytime

Program OverviewApplication DeadlinesProgram Cost

Health information technicians contribute to the quality of care by collecting, analyzing and reporting healthcare data while protecting the integrity and security of patient health information. In this program, gain knowledge of disease processes and treatments, data and information standards, regulatory and ethical issues, and application of organizational management skills.

Deadlines To Know*

Fall 2022 Start

  • Submit application by August 1, 2022
  • Complete checklist items by August 8, 2022

Spring 2022 Start

  • Submit application by November 1, 2021
  • Complete checklist items by January 10, 2022

Summer 2022 Start

  • This program cannot be started in summer.

* Application deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Additional Estimated Costs

  • Access to any PC
  • Viewpoint Screening: $110
  • Immunizations:up to $850
  • EHR Go software: $55/12 weeks - Purchase through WCTC Bookstore

Take advantage of a Direct Digital Access Program for discounted textbooks.

How To Apply

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an Admissions Advisor.

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Program Details

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Outreach team by filling out our online form or by email at outreach@wctc.edu.

If you have an interest in working in healthcare settings but not with direct patient care, consider a more technical side of health care, such as health information technology. Those working in this field have strong computer, communication, management and critical thinking skills.

  • Coder/Abstractor
  • Revenue Cycle Analyst
  • Release of Information Specialist
  • Discharge Analyst
  • Health Record Analyst

The students enrolled in the Health Information Technology program should be able to meet the established technical standards identified below with or without reasonable accommodation. The technical standards for the Health Information Technology program are representative of those found in the Health Information Technology profession.

Review the Health Information Technology Technical Standards.

$43,700 – $77,700 annually

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.

Check the WCTC Graduate Success Report to view our graduates’ entry wages.

As a program student, you are eligible to receive:

  • Financial aid loans
  • Scholarships
  • Other forms of assistance

Learn more about financial aid.

Please note that some clinical sites require compliance with various COVID-19 safety protocols and measures as a condition to placement. Required protocols and measures may include, but are not limited to, receipt of COVID-19 vaccination and proof of same and testing or serial testing for COVID-19. Students may individually address clinical placement requirements with Jenny Clausen, Clinical Placement Specialist.

Reasonable accommodations may be available for students with documented disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Students seeking accommodation due to documented disability should contact the Student Accessibility Office. Students seeking accommodation due to a sincerely held religious belief should contact Jonathan Pedraza in the Student Development Office.

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Program Courses

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Program and Pathway PDF

What Makes This Program Unique?

1

WCTC's pass rate and scores for the national Registered Health Information Technology exam are consistently above the national average. The 2019-2020 RHIT exam pass rate was 100% compared to the national average of 75%.

2

For the 2021 reporting period:

  • The 2019-2020 HIT graduation rate was 40% (Cohort completion within 150% time or 3 years)
  • The 2019-2020 HIT employment rate was 40% (2 of 5 employed, with two seeking employment and two unavailable for employment)
  • The 2019-2020 fall to fall retention rate was 73%

3

Graduates can can become eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Accreditation

The Health Information Management accreditor of Waukesha County Technical College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2022-2023. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
CAHIIM Accredited Program

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Transfer Opportunities After WCTC

WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing.

College Program Name Credit Awards
College of St. ScholasticaBS Health Information Managementup to 63
Concordia University - WisconsinAny Bachelors63+ Junior Standing
Marian UniversityBS Healthcare Administrationup to 62, 10% tuition discount
Purdue GlobalBS Health Information Managementcredits vary, 20% tuition discount
St. Joseph's College onlineBS Health Information Managementup to 63
The College of St. ScholasticaBS Health Information Management (online)up to 53
University of CincinnatiBS Health Information Management -Distance LearningFull Program
UW-LaCrosseBS Health Information Managment and Technology (online)up to 54
UW-MilwaukeeBS Biomedical Sciences42-64
Western Governors UniversityBS Health Information ManagementFull Program
College Program Name Credit Awards
Franklin UniversityAny Bachelors DegreeJunior Standing
Grand Canyon UniversityAny Bachelors10% tuition discount
Lakeland UniversityAny Bachelors DegreeJunior Standing
Mount Mary UniversityBachelor DegreeJunior Standing
MSOEBBA Technical SalesJunior Standing
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Ottawa UniversityBachelor of Arts or Sciencesup to 80, and 35%+ tuition discount for WCTC grads
UW-Green BayOrganizational Leadership - Bachelor of Applied StudiesBlock of 60 credits
UW-OshkoshBS Leadership and Organizational Studiescredits vary, 100% online
UW-StoutBS Career, Technical Education & Training (100% online)up to 60
UW-WhitewaterBA Arts and Sciences60+
Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeBachelor of Science in Business Management & Leadership50-70

 

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