Daytime Option (Two years): Admission to program is in August
The full-time day Associate in Applied Science degree in health information technology is a limited enrollment two year 61 credit program. Courses are offered Monday-Friday during the day only at the Des Plaines Campus.

A career in health information technology can take on many different avenues. The field offers opportunities to combine the disciplines of medicine, computer technology and information management within the health care industry. The complex information needs of the health care industry place interesting demands for accurate and timely health data. Growing career opportunities offer exciting, challenging and rewarding possibilities.

This program combines academic and technical studies on the Des Plaines campus; planned clinical experience is provided in medical facilities and related settings. Students must be available for directed practice placement daytime business hours on Wednesdays and Fridays during their second year of study.

Students who have completed general education courses which are a part of the curriculum must still plan on attending part-time for two full years.

Admission Requirements for Limited Enrollment AAS degree.
This is a limited enrollment program with specific admission requirements. This program begins in the Fall semester only. Priority in admission will be given to legal residents of the Oakton Community College District 535 until February 1. Non-resident applicants will be considered, but admission will depend upon spaces available after in-district priority is given.
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Application Process for Limited Enrollment AAS degree.
This is a limited enrollment program with a specific application process.
Applications for Fall will be accepted until July 1 or until the program is full.
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Courses for AAS Degree in HIT.....................................FAQ
61 Semester Hours Curriculum 0285