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Certificate Total 30.5 Hours Programs of Study Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology The Health Information Technology (HIT) program will give students the education needed for greater success in their new chosen profession. The value in completing the HIT degree is eligibility to take the national credentialing exam for registered health information technicians. Other benefits for the student are to improve earning potential; open doors for career advancement; reach short-term goals and focus on long-term goals; achieve a foundation of broad and deep understanding of the health information management field; be associated with The American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) strong and long- standing reputation of excellence, and connect with a strong network of AHIMA-certified peers. AHIMA-certified professionals pass a rigorous exam and commit to ongoing continuation of their education. When a student seeks certification, it shows an employer a deep personal commitment and sense of accountability, as well as credibility and confidence in an individual’s professional knowledge. A student who carries AHIMA credentials will agree to abide by the AHIMA Code of Ethics that will improve the quality of information and care the patient receives. Registered HITs may be employed in any organization that uses patient data or health information, such as pharmaceutical companies, law and insurance firms, and health product vendors. Most RHITs work