Health Information Technology
Associate in Science (Program Code: 2529)
- Online
Courses available 100% online can be accessed when it best suits your schedule.
Turn data into impact — build your future in managing, protecting and leading health information systems.
Program Overview
Palm Beach State College's Associate in Science (A.S.) in Health Information Technology prepares students to play a critical role in managing the data that drives health care. You'll develop the technical and management skills needed to ensure health information is accurate, secure and accessible to support quality patient care.
Through applied, hands-on coursework, you'll gain experience with electronic health records, health care information systems and data analysis. You'll learn how to manage health data, support regulatory compliance and translate medical records into standardized codes for billing and reimbursement.
Graduates are prepared for careers in hospitals, clinics, insurance organizations and public health settings. This program also prepares you for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification and provides a strong foundation for advancing in the field of health information management.
Program Details
- Admission requirements: High school diploma or GED
- Location: Online
- Credits: 70
- Program length: Eight semesters (full-time)
- Start Terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. View academic calendar.
- Cost: $101 per credit hour for Florida residents, plus fees. View tuition details.
- Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn about financial aid options.
This program is part of the Health Sciences Pathway. Learn more
Career Outlook
The health care industry continues to expand and skilled professionals are needed to manage and protect patient data. Graduates step into a growing field where technology and care intersect to drive success.
Students will employ their expertise in high-earning roles, such as health information technologists. You'll find rewarding opportunities across health care sectors, from hospitals and clinics to public health agencies and firms.
Stackable Credentials
With an Associate in Science in Health Information Technology, you can:
- Earn stackable certificates along the way, including Medical Information Coder/Biller certificate and Health Informatics Specialist certificate.
- Continue your education through bachelor's degrees at accredited institutions.
- Prepare to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) credentials.
Why Choose PBSC?
- Student Leadership: Get involved in the Health Information Student Association, dedicated to educational growth of the health information community.
- High Standards: Learn practices accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
- Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making a cutting-edge education accessible to all.
- Career-Ready Mindset: Learn from expert faculty and graduate with the skills employers need in today's health care field.
- Supportive Community: Access internships, industry networking and daily interaction with faculty dedicated to your success.
How to Apply
- Select Program Code AS 2529 for the A.S. in Health Information Technology when you fill out PBSC's general application on the Admissions webpage.
- Declare Medical Information Coder/Biller CCC (Code: 6528) and Health Informatics Specialist CCC (Code: 6531) as secondary programs.
- Watch the Health Information Technology program's online information session video.
- Enroll in PBSC's required ELO1000 Canvas orientation course.
- Submit a controlled access program application for the Health Information Technology program.
Take the Next Steps
Program Contact
- Colette Chiacchiero
- chiacchc@pbsc.edu
- 561-868-4150
Program Accreditation
The Health Information Technology accreditor of Palm Beach State College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Health Information Technology Associate
in Science degree has been reaffirmed through 2030/2031. 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.
Program Mission: The Health Information Technology program is committed to the success of its students. By utilizing innovative technology and promoting ethical standards, we provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that they need to succeed in this exciting profession. We ingrain a sense of motivated lifelong learning in our students and graduates to continue growing professionally.
Program Vision: To provide an engaging learning experience while also providing the best education to our diverse population of students so they can succeed in the health information profession, and be the premier educational resource for health information professionals in South Florida.
Student Data
- The Health Information Technology (HIT) A.S. degree program at Palm Beach State College achieved a 91.5% completion rate for the 2024–2025 academic year.
- Eighty-three percent (83%) of 2024–2025 HIT A.S. degree graduates were employed within one year of graduation.
- The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam pass rate for Palm Beach State College students in 2024–2025 was 100%.
- During the 2024–2025 academic year, Students overwhelmingly reported that the program effectively prepared them for the Health Information Management (HIM) profession. Results indicate that graduates developed essential competencies, including critical thinking skills, foundational knowledge for HIM roles, effective communication, professionalism and the ability to collaborate within team-based environments.