Health Information Management

Midland College offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and certificates in Health Information Management. The associate degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Students completing the AAS are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) national certification. All specialty courses (HITT) are offered solely online.

Certificates Included:

Medical Coding Specialist - prepares students to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification exam through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This is a Level I certificate. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) completion is not required.
Health Data Coordinator - prepares students for entry level positions managing insurance, reauthorizations, scheduling, and office positions in hospitals and clinics. This is a Level I certificate. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) completion is not required.

Admission Requirements - AAS
In order to be fully admitted into the AAS program students must:

Submit a Health Information Management application packet.
Complete TSI requirements.
Complete the following prerequisite courses with a “C” or better:
- HITT 1205, Medical Terminology I
- BCIS 1305, Business Computer Applications
- BIOL 2404, Human Anatomy and Physiology

Learn more about Health Information Management.

To speak with an advisor, contact:
Alma Martinez
Student Support Specialist, Health Information Management Program
almam@midland.edu
432-685-6893

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Programs

Associate

A.A.S., Health Information Management

Certificate(s)