Overview

The Health Information Technician Certificate provides students with knowledge and skills needed to perform the release of information function in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, physician practices, and long-term care facilities.

Students gain understanding of health record content and documentation requirements in accordance with state and federal regulations. Students also work with computer applications such as electronic health record and release of information software.

Through practicum experience, students apply their knowledge and skills in a healthcare setting.

All of the certificate courses also apply to the associate’s degree program in Health Information Management.

HITC Program Information 2024-25 (click to download)

Contacts

Program Chair

Clarice Warner
MPH, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CHC

Career Outlook

Graduates Are Prepared To

  • Perform release of information function in a healthcare setting.
  • Perform analysis of health record documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Representative Job Titles For Graduates

  • Health Information Technician
  • Release of Information Technician
  • Medical Data Release Clerk
  • Medical Records Coordinator

Graduate Employment Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical records and health information technicians will grow by 17 percent through 2031 (much faster than the average for all professions).

$23,000 - $25,000 annual salary

Graduate Starting Salary Projections

Education Options

Representative Co-Op/Clinical/Intern Site

  • Christ Hospital
  • Carespring
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • Mercy Health
  • Tri-Health
  • UC Health

Contacts

Program Chair

Clarice Warner
MPH, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CHC

Curriculum

Effective 2024-2025 academic year

Health Information Technician Certificate (HITC)

First Year
Semester 1 Lec Lab Credits
FYE 100 College Success Strategies: Overview 1 0 1
HIM 100 Introduction to Health Information Management 3 0 3
HIM 105 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management 2 0 2
MCH 101 Medical Terminology 1 2 0 2
Semester 2
HIM 115 Clinical Abstracting of Health Data 1 0 1
HIM 120 Health Information Technology Systems 3 0 3
MCH 102 Medical Terminology 2 2 0 2
HIM 180 Release of Information Practicum 1 7 2
Total Credits: 15 7 16

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