Must be completed before program entry.
These courses can be completed prior to enrollment in the program.
Must be formally admitted to the Health Information Technology Program to take HIT courses.
Students admitted to health sciences programs are required to complete a clinical practicum. Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, professional license checks, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of a program. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the student. Pending the outcome, clinical facilities may deny a student the opportunity to complete the clinical portion of a program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of a program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, professional license checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employment agencies. Pending the outcome, a graduate may be disqualified from examination eligibility, state licensure, and/or employment.
Students admitted to health sciences programs are required to have a physical examination to determine if they are physically and emotionally capable of performing the essential functions of the program and must submit a completed medical form. A record of immunizations, including, but not limited to, an annual Influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine must be included with the medical form. A medical or religious exemption for vaccines must be approved by the clinical site(s). PCC does not grant vaccine exemptions in lieu of the clinical site(s) and does not guarantee vaccine exemptions will be approved by the clinical site(s).
Programs at PCC that prepare students for professional licensure are designed to prepare a student to apply for applicable licensure in North Carolina. In order to ensure whether the program meets requirements for professional licensure outside North Carolina, PCC recommends the student contact the program director prior to enrolling in the program.
It is the policy of PCC not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, handicap, religion, age, or national origin in the recruitment and admission of students; the recruitment, employment, training, and promotion of faculty and staff; and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. PCC is an equal opportunity institution.
Health Sciences admissions policies are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between PCC and students. PCC reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes create for students.
Unlock your potential in the Health Information Technology program, where you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of medical coding and so much more. Health information professionals are a crucial link in the healthcare system, understanding the language of healthcare data and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless patient care.
The Health Information Technology Curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the technical knowledge and skills to process, analyze, maintain, and report health information data in compliance with legal, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards.
Coursework includes diagnosis and procedure coding/classification systems, privacy and security strategies, health informatics, data analytics and use, revenue cycle management, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to write the national certification exam to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, health insurance organizations, outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, hospice, and mental health facilities.
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is offered entirely online with the exception of the professional practice experiences (PPE – also known as clinical practice), which are made available in the student’s region through a joint effort facilitated by the student and the HIT faculty.
Pitt Community College’s HIT Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) degree prepares students for various entry-level roles in health information technology. Your HIT AAS degree can be the first step in your professional and educational journey. Graduates of the two-year AAS HIT degree at Pitt Community College interested in pursuing their bachelor’s degree in health information management may be eligible to apply to the Health Information Management Bachelor’s degree at ECU in preparation for leadership roles.
PCC has an articulation agreement with ECU, allowing students who complete an AAS degree in HIT at PCC to enter ECU as a junior upon acceptance to the ECU HIM Program. Admission to the Health Information Management Program is competitive. A completed application does not guarantee admission to the program.
For more information, contact Ashleigh Walker at abwalker360@my.pittcc.edu or 252-493-7649.
The mission of the Health Information Technology Program is to provide students, through instruction and professional practice experiences, a diverse skill set in the management and utilization of hybrid and electronic health records (EHR) consistent with the medical, administrative, coding/reimbursement, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare delivery system.
For more information from the program director, please fill out the following form: Pitt Community College Health Information Technology Program Interest Form
Medical Coder
Medical Coding Auditor
Medical Records Technician
HIM Analyst
Quality Improvement Specialist
Charge Master Auditor
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Cancer/Tumor Registrar
Release of Information Specialist
HIPAA Compliance Officer
Healthcare Data Analyst
Data Quality Manager
Healthcare Consultant
Introduction to Healthcare and HIM
Health Law and Ethics
Health Data Systems/Standards
Electronic Health Records
Quality and Data Analysis
Management Principles in HIT
Diagnosis Coding & Reporting
Inpatient Procedure Coding & Reporting
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Health Care Informatics
OP Procedure Coding/Reporting
Revenue Cycle Management
HIM Capstone
Professional Practice Experience (Clinical)
Students will demonstrate entry-level HIM competencies consistent with employer expectations.
Students will apply diagnosis and procedure codes according to current guidelines.
Students will apply privacy and security strategies to health information.
Students will utilize technologies for health information management.
HIT Students will apply healthcare reimbursement guidelines.
HIT Students will demonstrate compliance with external forces.
Students will demonstrate compliance with ethical standards.
Students will prepare for the RHIT credentialing exam.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Graduates of the two-year AAS HIT degree at Pitt Community College interested in pursuing their bachelor’s degree in health information management may be eligible to apply to the Health Information Management Bachelor’s degree at ECU in preparation for leadership roles.
PCC has an articulation agreement with ECU, allowing students who complete an AAS degree in HIT at PCC to enter ECU as a junior upon acceptance to the ECU HIM Program. Admission to the Health Information Management Program is competitive. A completed application does not guarantee admission to the program.