Health Information Technology

Begin your journey in healthcare today. Our Health Information Technology program offers a flexible, stackable pathway that allows you to start with an online certificate, progress to a second specialty certificate, and seamlessly continue into an associate degree. Along the way, you’ll gain real-world skills and be eligible for industry-recognized credentials while preparing for a vital role behind the scenes—managing health data, safeguarding patient information, and supporting quality care. With open admission, getting started is simple—apply, enroll, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in a high-demand field.

Electronic Health Record SpecialistCertificate

Launch your career in healthcare with our one-semester Electronic Health Record (EHR) Specialist certificate. This program prepares you for entry-level roles where you’ll support the transition from paper-based records to electronic systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience with electronic health records software while learning essential administrative and non-clinical skills used in patient care documentation.

Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals, and physicians' offices. This certificate also provides a strong foundation for continued education and career advancement in Health Information Technology.

Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

Turn medical data into meaningful information. The Medical Coding Specialist certificate equips you with the skills to review health records, identify diagnoses and procedures, and assign accurate medical codes used for billing, research, quality improvement, and compliance.

You’ll be prepared for opportunities in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, consulting firms, and even remote work settings. As part of the program, you’ll complete a practicum to gain real-world experience.

Graduates are eligible to pursue nationally recognized AHIMA credentials, including the CCA, CCS, or CCS-P—helping you stand out in a competitive and high-demand field. This certificate also supports long-term professional growth through ongoing education and stackable pathways towards Health Information Technology.

Health Information TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science

Build a career at the intersection of healthcare and technology. The Associate Degree in Health Information Technology prepares you for roles as a Health Information Technician—professionals who work behind the scenes to ensure health data is accurate, secure, and accessible.

You’ll learn how to manage health information systems, analyze and code clinical data, and support healthcare operations through data-driven decision-making. Your skills will contribute to areas such as reimbursement, compliance, quality improvement, and research.

The program includes practicums/capstone courses that provide valuable real-world experience. Graduates are also prepared to sit for the nationally recognized RHIT credentialing exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), positioning them for success in a fast-growing, high-demand field.

• Delivery: Day and Night Classes; Traditional and Hybrid
• Start: Fall or Spring Semester; Full- or Part-Time
• Location: Health Science Professions Campus

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Work Environment

Health information technicians work in a multitude of settings in the healthcare industry, from hospitals, office-based physicians, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities and public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies, law and insurance firms, health product vendors, private coding agencies, consulting firms and home offices.

Salary Data

• EHR Specialist – Annual Average Wage: $35,000-40,000/year (BLS, May 2023)
• Medical Coding Specialist – Annual Median Wage: $48,780/year (BLS, May 2023)
• Health Information Technologist – Annual Average Wage: $70,260/year (BLS, May 2023)

Note: Salary data is based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2023). Actual wages may vary based on experience, certification, and geographic location.

Additional Information and Requirements

Clinical Requirements for Practicum

• Clinical requirements include a criminal background check, current immunization status, clear tuberculosis screen, a drug and alcohol urine screen, current CPR status, current accident/health insurance, meeting technical standards of the Health Information Technology Program, and maintenance of a COMPLIO account throughout the program. Find more information at https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/clinical_affairs.html.

Application Requirements

1. Participate in the required Prospective Student Information Session at the Health Science Professions Campus. For the session schedule, visit the Health Information Technology website at https://www.southtexascollege.edu/hit.
2. Be admitted to the college as a high school graduate or GED equivalent, except for dual credit students.
3. AAS Degree Option: Meet TSI College Readiness Standards or meet TSI exemption standards.
4. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at STC.
5. Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen through approved providers, and complete all required immunizations, including Hepatitis B series. For more information on these requirements, access the Clinical Affairs website: https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/clinical_affairs.html.
6. Meet the HSP Functional Abilities Standards available on the HSP Clinical Affairs website at https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/clinical_affairs.html.
7. Submit a completed program application by the stated deadline.

NOTE: For up-to-date program information, admission requirements and registration, see: http://nah.southtexascollege.edu/

Graduation Requirements

To earn the Electronic Health Record Certificate, the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology, a student must meet all college graduation requirements and complete all coursework as prescribed in the specific degree plan with a minimum grade of “C.”

• Degree Plans

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• Faculty

  Faculty

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Solis, Rosa Elvia	realeman	956-872-3171	HSP A-424
  Longoria, Norma	normal	956-872-3174	HSP A-428
  Martinez, Beatriz	bmarti80	956-872-3170	HSP A-425

  For faculty not listed, please contact the department.

• Staff

  Staff

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Garza, Melissa - Faculty Secretary	mgarza_8989	956-872-3207	HSP A-2.310
  Turrubiates, Lisa - Advisor	lturrubiates_6799	956-872-3027	HSP A-100H