Health Information Technology Class

Career Outlook

The program at Suffolk County Community College prepares students for employment in the health information technology field. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply to take the national qualifying examination for certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.).

The two year curriculum combines general and technical education with career development and clinical experience. In addition to courses in liberal arts and sciences, the program provides one semester of fieldwork. Students will gain an understanding of the electronic health record and how this knowledge will prepare them for crucial leadership roles in health informatics and health information management.

Students will be prepared for roles such as data integrity specialist, clinical coder reimbursement specialist, compliance auditor, medical vocabulary specialist, and supervision.

 If you would like to know more, please contact the program coordinator, Professor Diane Fabian, (631) 851-6342.