Health Sciences
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Associate Degree
Health information technology management (HIT), is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information. The health care industry depends on electronic information systems. As health data becomes more digitized, opportunities are created for trained health information technicians with the skills and knowledge to collect, analyze, monitor, maintain and report health data according to established data quality principles, legal and information security standards and professional best-practice guidelines. The Health Information Technology program will prepare you to become an expert in patient health data management.
What you'll learn
- Health information technology management (HIT), is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information
- The health care industry depends on electronic information systems
- The Health Information Technology program will prepare you to become an expert in patient health data management
- Health Information Technology may be the career choice for you
Where it leads
This program leads to a Associate Degree. Talk with an advisor about transfer options and continuing education from here; see how Southwest Tech credentials stack.
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.