Health Information Technology Program

Anne Arundel Community College’s Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The program provides students with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to process, maintain, compile and report health information data. The program also will develop leadership skills necessary to serve in a functional supervisory role in various components of the health information system. Students will gain practical externship experience in a health information technology environment associated with settings such as a hospital, clinic, or managed care organizations that support the technical and information systems of a health care system.

Successful completion of the program awards an Associate of Applied Science degree. Health Information Technology graduates can choose from a variety of work settings across an array of health care environments.

First consideration will be given to candidates who are Anne Arundel County residents at the time of application. This program is competitive, requiring separate admissions procedures. Limitations of health care facilities for clinical and field rotations make enrollment restrictive. Attend an information session to find out the latest requirements for admission and the criteria used to select students for the program.

For information on this health professions program, call the Health Professions office at 410-777-7310, visit the Health Professions website and attend a free information session on campus or online. For information session dates and times call 410-777-7318 or visit the information session schedule.

For a college application, visit www.aacc.edu or call 410-777-AACC.