Our self-paced, online Health Information Technology Associate Degree is designed to prepare you for certification (CIC®,CPC-A®,CBCS,CCA® and CEHRS), and a healthcare technology role in as little as 16 months. Position yourself for success in a growing field!
The benefits of information technology in healthcare cannot be overstated. The impact on the quality of patient care has been immense. With a degree in Health Information Technology, you’ll have the skills you need to be a qualified HIT Specialist. Health Information Technician roles and responsibilities include organizing and managing health information data, as well as taking the time to ensure that it's accurate, accessible, and secure in both paper files and electronic systems. HIT jobs involve overseeing all information transmitted through medical technology platforms along with the upkeep of the software. With our help, you can learn the essential HIT skills needed to get started on a new career path or advance in your current career. There's no better time than now to start earning your degree.
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read‑aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice exams and essay questions with no time limit.
Stacy Swartz is a seasoned health information management professional, educator, and author with over two decades of experience in healthcare operations, medical coding, and revenue cycle management. Throughout her career, she has trained and mentored physicians, coding teams, and healthcare leaders nationwide, helping organizations improve compliance, documentation accuracy, and reimbursement integrity. An accomplished writer and communicator, Stacy is the author of Mastering Evaluation and Management Services in Healthcare and has contributed numerous articles, newsletters, and educational materials in the areas of medical coding, clinical documentation, and healthcare leadership. Her passion for clear, purposeful communication led her to expand her academic focus into the field of writing instruction. Stacy holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a degree in Health Information Management, along with multiple professional certifications in coding and auditing. She now teaches English Composition and Writing, combining her extensive experience in technical and professional communication with a strong foundation in creative and academic writing. Her teaching philosophy centers on clarity, connection, and empowering students to find their authentic voice in every written form.
Health Information Technology Instructor/Course Expert
Stacy Swartz is a seasoned health information management professional, educator, and author with over two decades of experience in healthcare operations, medical coding, and revenue cycle management. Throughout her career, she has trained and mentored physicians, coding teams, and healthcare leaders nationwide, helping organizations improve compliance, documentation accuracy, and reimbursement integrity. An accomplished writer and communicator, Stacy is the author of Mastering Evaluation and Management Services in Healthcare and has contributed numerous articles, newsletters, and educational materials in the areas of medical coding, clinical documentation, and healthcare leadership. Her passion for clear, purposeful communication led her to expand her academic focus into the field of writing instruction. Stacy holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a degree in Health Information Management, along with multiple professional certifications in coding and auditing. She now teaches English Composition and Writing, combining her extensive experience in technical and professional communication with a strong foundation in creative and academic writing. Her teaching philosophy centers on clarity, connection, and empowering students to find their authentic voice in every written form.
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U.S. Career Institute's Health Information Technology associate degree program can help you prepare to sit for five different nationally recognized certification exams. Start earning your Health Information Technology associate degree online today and you'll soon be ready for your new career. No prior experience required.
U.S. Career Institute recommends the CIC® or the CPC-A®. Included with our course, we cover the cost of your industry certification exam! From the list above, you choose any combination of exams, study guides and practice tests – up to $760 value.†
Become part of an essential healthcare team working side by side with doctors, nurses, physician assistants and insurance executives, making meaningful differences in patients' lives every day.
Health Information Technology (HIT) consists of the technology systems that healthcare providers use to manage patient data. It includes electronic health records, e-prescriptions, and tech tools that help patients meet health goals. Health Information Technicians work in hospitals and a variety of other settings, including physicians' offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and home healthcare services. The health information career path is one with many benefits!
U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your Health Information Technology education affordable and inclusive. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt. Make an investment in yourself today!
After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.
Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, student services, tutoring, resume and job interview support, and one-on-one career coaching. $400 value**.
Your tuition includes e‑books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything is included—no hidden fees after enrollment.
*Plus $40.00 shipping and handling charge.
**First payment includes $24 tuition and $40 shipping and handling and $75 Application Charge. Shipping and Application Charge non-refundable.
Our Health Information Technology program consists of four semesters. The total Health Information Technology program cost for all four semesters and fees is $8,191, which is $1,989 plus $40 for shipping per semester and a one-time application charge of $75.
You may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of your tuition by your employer. Students should check with their supervisor or personnel department to see if they have an employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement program.
Use your military and VA benefits to further your and/or your spouse's career. U.S Career Institute is approved for or affiliated with VA education benefits including GI-Bill® benefits and MyCAA benefits*.
Reservists may also qualify for veterans’ training. If you think you may be eligible, contact your base's Education Officer or the Veterans Administration. Learn more about U.S. Career Institute's commitment to military personnel and their families.
“GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
*Certificate and Associate degree programs must lead to a certification or license in order to be eligible for funding.
Completing a Health Information Technology program online is a great idea because there are so many different opportunities . U.S. Career Institute’s HIT associate degree program prepares you to sit for 5 different national certifications. It's a flexible major that can be applicable to many fields and help you stand out from the crowd.
