Health Information Technology
Bridge technology and healthcare with health information.
At Alfred State, you’ll prepare for a fast-growing career in one of New York’s top-ranked programs, #5 in the state and #10 in the nation. The Health Information Technology AAS teaches you to manage electronic health records, ensure data accuracy and security, and connect clinical, administrative, Health Information Management, and IT teams. You’ll graduate ready to support patient care while driving healthcare organizations forward.
Pioneer Quotes:
"The education I received at Alfred State was so directly relevant to my job in HIM at our local hospital. Everyday I hear something at work that I learned about during my time at Alfred. I feel confident that I could pursue any opportunity in HIM and be totally prepared and knowledgeable!" -Peg Moran, '15
"As a result of experiencing what Alfred State offers their students in the HIM field, Samaritan has offered positions to several graduates as well as recommended the college to our employees that are interested in the profession." -Linda Buker, Samaritan Medical Center
CAHIIM Accredited Program of Distinction
The Alfred State College (ASC) Health Information Technology program has been recognized as a “Program of Distinction” by the Commission of Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
CAHIIM proudly recognizes a select group of accredited Health Information Management (HIM) programs as Programs of Distinction, exemplars of best practices in healthcare education. Distinguished programs have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment as early adopters of the HIM Future Education Model (FEM). These programs have received commendation, the highest level of recognition given by the accreditor.
Alfred State is one of only two schools in New York that are currently recognized as a Program of Distinction and one of thirty-one programs across the United States.
Program Details
Courses You May Take
MEDR3124: Hlth Data Mgmt & Hlthcare Stat
Credits: 0-4
MEDR4213: Leadership in Health Info Tech
Credits: 3
MEDR4214: Hlthcare Reimb & Rev Cyc Proc
Credits: 0-4
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Entrance Requirements
Required
- Biology
- Algebra
Recommended
- Keyboarding and knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional
Accreditation Information
The Health Information Management accreditor of Alfred State College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The college’s accreditation for associate degree in health information technology has been reaffirmed through 2025. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to:
CAHIIM
200 East Randolph Street
Suite 5100
Chicago, IL, 60601
Phone: (312) 235-3255
Email: info@cahiim.org
Per the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) bylaws, the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) has sole and independent authority in all matters pertaining to the certification and recertification activities of health informatics and health information professionals. Through certification, the CCHIIM assures the competency of professionals practicing health informatics and information management worldwide.
For more information regarding the RHIT certification exam please visit https://www.ahima.org/certification-careers/certifications-overview/
Alfred State is also accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education [3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606].
Program and Student Outcome Data for 2024-2025
Program Completion Rate
88%
This refers to the percentage of a school’s eligible students who complete their degree program within 150% of the published time for the degree program.
Employment / Continuing Education Rate
100%
Employment rates are taken from returned graduate surveys, alumni surveys, employer surveys, and individual graduates’ reports to the program.
Student Satisfaction Rate
100%
Student satisfaction rates are taken from returned program exit surveys, graduate surveys, and individual graduates’ reports to the program.
Skills You'll Learn
In health information technology, you’ll apply biomedical knowledge to coding systems like ICD-10 and CPT, ensuring accurate documentation and proper reimbursement. You’ll learn to maintain and secure patient records, follow legal and ethical standards, and analyze healthcare data. Training with electronic health record (EHR) systems also builds your expertise in quality management, research, and professional communication, skills that make you a vital part of any healthcare team.
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