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Health Information Technician

  • Starting Cost: $14,278*
  • Apply By: January 5, 2026
  • Classes Start: January 12, 2026
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Accurate patient data is critical for appropriate appointment and procedure billing for patients, insurance companies and healthcare operations. Health Information Technicians maintain the electronic health records that follow patients across facilities and assist healthcare teams in making medical decisions.

Students learn skills in:

  • Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, and Diagnostic Terminology
  • Professional, confidential and appropriate information documentation and sharing
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
  • 60 credit degree
  • Online courses
  • Start in fall or spring
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Program Delivery

  • Fully online
  • No set meeting time; students attend lectures and access class materials according to their schedules
  • Full or part time
  • Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

  • AAS Degree: $13,601

Additional Costs

  • Books: ~$677/semester

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Health Information Technology AAS Medical Coding Specialist Diploma

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Apr 22

Health Information Technician Info Session

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Apr 28

Nursing Information Session

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May 26

Nursing Information Session

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  • Health Information Technician
  • Clinical Data Specialist
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Susan Paisley

Susan Paisley

Health Information Technology Instructor

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Susan Paisley

Health Information Technology Instructor

I began working in the Health Information Management field at HealthPartners in St. Paul after attending the medical secretarial program at St. Paul College. My education continued with the HIT program at Rochester Community and Technical College. Eventually, I obtained my BS from Metropolitan State University. I’m a first-generation college student who always worked full-time while attending school, so I have a lot of empathy for students who have busy schedules.

Career-wise, I began as a transcriptionist, processed requests for health records, analyzed charts, did medical coding, became a business analyst, and eventually was promoted to HIM director. I enjoy helping students grow and succeed. Being flexible and adapting to change is a must in the fast-paced world of healthcare. I’m never bored with my work, and since I love to learn, the opportunities for ongoing learning in the HIM profession is one of my favorite aspects of this career field.

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