The volume of funds flowing through these organizations and the nature of the industry calls for a professional of the highest ethical standards and practices. Eligibility for national certification after 2001 will require an associate degree in Health Information Technology. This program is your opportunity to obtain the degree . Typically, two major core courses are offered each semester to External Degree HIT students. These courses meet late afternoon or evenings on alternate weeks.
Some courses are also available via instructional television, the Internet and correspondence.
The HIT External Degree Option program requires completion of 68 credits. Check with CVTC Admissions for information on proficiency exams and transfer of credit. In some cases a course can be waived. Graduates have taken three to six years to complete the program. Please know that although there is considerable flexibility in how the courses for the program are delivered, this in no way diminishes required effort on the part of the student.