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Looking for an exciting career opportunity?

The Health Information Technician (HIT) is a professional in high demand across the United States.  As an HIT, you will become an essential member of the health information management profession.  As a specialist in health information, your position may include analyzing, securing, and maintaining patient health information.  You may also choose to specialize in areas such as quality assurance, computer information services, tumor registries, or release of medical information.  Some technicians are responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement; others concentrate in areas that monitor compliance of patient data privacy rights and other ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. 

As a Health Information Technician, you may seek employment opportunities in a variety of organizations and agencies including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, consulting firms, law firms, long-term care such as nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities, HMOs, and information systems vendors; just to mention a few.

You can be a part of a new innovative, progressive program.  The RCTC Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Verification can be viewed at http://ahima.org/careers/college_search/. This accreditation is very important-it allows you, as a successful graduate of our program, eligibility to take the national examination sponsored by AHIMA and to earn the prestigious Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.

Yes, you can receive your two-year AAS degree via online delivery! Our program also fits into your work and family schedule. It is a nontraditional program, predominately online program. The only exceptions to our online delivery are the two internships! To see our medical office career paths and online offerings, check out our link labeled “Prospective Student FAQs”. Our Advisory Board gives our program a unique professional edge and includes representatives from major employers in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida. Their expertise keeps us updated and informed on health information issues and procedures, not only in Minnesota, but also across the United States.

You can be assured that we will provide you with a quality education to begin or enhance your career in health information management.   Browse through our web pages and then contact me!

Judy Gust, M.Ed., RHIT
Health Information Technology Program Director
Rochester Community and Technical College
851 30^th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507-285-7456 or judy.gust@roch.edu

Congratulations to all our graduates in Rochester, Minnesota and Scottsdale, Arizona!

 Above:   Graduates in Scottsdale, Arizona: Nanette, Kathy (HIT Outstanding Student of 2002-2003), Joe (MHIMA Scholarship Winner), Keri, and Pam.

Below:  Graduates ready for the commencement ceremony in Rochester, Minnesota: Teresa (HIT Outstanding Student of 2002-2003), Heidi, and Matt.