The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ prepares you for a rewarding career managing health data in a wide range of healthcare and health-related settings. As a Health Information Technology professional, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of patient information—key to delivering quality care. You can find employment in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, and more. Once the program is accredited, you’ll be eligible to sit for the national RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification exam. This degree is ideal if you’re looking to enter the healthcare industry directly or continue on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. If you plan to transfer, be sure to complete the 34-unit Cal-GETC GE pattern and meet with a counselor to plan your path.