Health Information Management - A.A.S. Degree/Certificate
Launch Your Career in a Rapidly Growing Healthcare Field
Dive into the future of healthcare with Alvin Community College’s Health Information Management (HIM) Program. Designed for both the tech-savvy and the career-changing student, this online program equips you with the skills to manage and protect essential patient health information, a cornerstone of quality care.
Whether pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in two years or a Level II Certificate in eighteen months, our flexible learning options cater to your schedule, allowing you to balance life’s demands while advancing your education.
You’ll gain real-world experience in healthcare settings, preparing you to excel in various roles from hospitals to tech firms. By the end of the program, you'll be ready to take on the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam and step into a career where information technology meets patient advocacy, ensuring a future as dynamic as the field itself.
Career Opportunities:
Our HIM graduates find diverse career paths in the healthcare ecosystem, from hospitals and clinics to private practices. They are vital in managing patient data, ensuring efficient healthcare delivery through their expertise in record management, information security, and compliance.
Careers in HIM offer the potential for growth in areas such as medical coding, health information analysis, and electronic health record management. These roles are fundamental in the evolving landscape of healthcare information technology and provide a stable and rewarding career.
Career Data:
Medical Records Specialists
2022 Median Pay - $47,180 per year
2022-2032 Projected Growth – 8%
2022-2032 Job Openings – 16,500
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm
Why ACC?
Alvin Community College’s HIM program values flexibility, support, and excellence. Our online courses accommodate any schedule, offering full and part-time options. The curriculum includes both hands-on professional practice experience and virtual lab applications, ensuring you're industry-ready.
With our small, cohort-based classes, you'll receive personalized attention while building valuable connections. Our faculty are seasoned HIM experts, providing insights and networking opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. ACC offers a supportive academic environment, crucial industry connections, and an affordable pathway to a career in health information management.
How to Apply:
Admission Requirements
- Be a high school or GED graduate.
- Apply to ACC and fulfill the admission requirements.
- TSI (Texas Success Initiative) requirement satisfied as determined by ACC's testing and placement policies.
- Apply to the Health Information Management Program (online or in office).
- Complete the personal statement.
- Pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
- All students are required to make a "C" or greater for all Health Information Management (HITT) courses.
- Current immunizations required for clinical rotation.
The next application period is through June 15, 2024. To apply, complete the online application below during the application period. Applicants must be TSI complete.
Information Session:
For more information about the Health Information Management Program, attend an information session and meet our staff. HIM information sessions will be held virtually.
| October 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm |
| November 12, 2024 | 12:00 pm |
| January 21, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| February 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| March 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| April 8, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| April 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| May 6, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| June 3, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| June 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
Information Session Meeting Link
Please click on the meeting link a few minutes before the scheduled time to join the
meeting.
Health Information Management - A.A.S. Degree/Certificate
The Health Information Management A.A.S. degree program costs approximately $5300 per year for in-district students and $8400 per year for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
The Medical Coding Level II Certificate program costs approximately $3600 per year for in-district students and $5600 per year for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit our Tuition and Fees section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit our Financial Aid section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Alvin Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030.
All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail
to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312)
235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org. 
200 East Randolph Street
Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601-5800
Phone: (312) 235-3255
Email: info@cahiim.org
Students seeking the Coding Certificate can sit for the coding credential from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
| Year | Pass Rate | Employment Rate | Student Satisfaction Rate |
|
2022 - 2023 |
100% | 95% | 100% |
| Year | Graduate Rate | Employment Rate | Retention Rate |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
| 2021-2022 | 100% | 100% | 77% | 100% |
| Year | Graduate Rate |
Employer/Student Satisfaction Rate |
Retention Rate | Attrition Rate |
| 2020-2021 | 100% | 100% | 57% | 50% |
| 2019-2020 |
Program began 2019, no data to report |
Program began 2019, no data to report |
33% | 50% |
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Health Information Management is part of our Health Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other Health programs that may interest you.