Colleges
For more information concerning accredited programs for Health Information Management please visit the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
HIIM Programs
East Carolina University Health Information
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Health Services and Information Management
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Program Director: Robert Campbell, EdD
Phone: 252-744-6177
Fax: 252-744-6179
E-mail: campbellr@ecu.edu
Program Begins: August
Tuition/Year: Resident – Visit East Carolina University’s website for current tuition and fees
Award: MS
Program: Traditional Day and Distance via Internet
Notes: Challenge exams available. Online HIM degree option available. Institution offers an organized system of getting in touch with HIM professionals during the student recruitment effort.
East Carolina University Health Information Management Program
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Health Services and Information Management
Greenville, NC 27834Program Director: Susie T. Harris, PhD, MBA, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
Phone: 252-744-6173
Fax: 252-744-6179
E-Mail: harrissus@ecu.edu
Program Begins: August 2017
Tuition/Year: Resident – Visit East Carolina University’s website for current tuition and fees
Award: BS
Program: Traditional Day and Distance via Internet
HIT Programs
Brunswick Community College
Health Information Technology Program
PO Box 30
Supply, NC 28462
Program Director: Zada T. Wicker
Phone: 910-755-7442
Fax: 910-755-7482
E-mail: wickerz@brunswickcc.edu
Program Begins: August
Tuition/Year: Resident Visit Brunswick CC website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS
Program: Traditional day classes (limited distance learning)
Notes: Special counseling services for returning students. Challenge exams are available for required courses. Institution offers an organized system of getting in touch with HIM professionals during the student recruitment effort.
Catawba Valley Community College
Health Information Technology Program
2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Program Director: Debra W Cook, MEd, RHIA
Telephone: 828-327-7000 ext 4342
Fax: 828-327-7276
E-mail: dcook@cvcc.edu
Program Begins: August
Tuition/Year: Resident Visit Catawba Valley CC website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS
Program: Traditional-Day, Some evening and distance learning classes in general & related classes only.
Notes: Special counseling services for returning students. Challenge exams are available for some courses.
Central Piedmont Community College
Health Information Technology Program
CPCC – Central Campus
PO Box 35009
Charlotte, NC 28235-5009
Program Director: Marquetta Massey, MBA, RHIA
Telephone: 704-330-6187
E-mail: Marquetta.Massey@cpcc.edu
Program Begins: August
Tuition/Year: Visit CPCC’s website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS
Program: Distance Learning via Internet with the exception of three professional practice experience courses
Notes: Program is available online, with the exception of three professional practice experience courses to both full-time and part-time students.
Craven Community College
Health Information Technology Program
800 College Ct
New Bern, NC 28562
Program Director: Crystal Smith, BS, RHIT
Telephone: 252-638-7316
Fax: 252-638-1158
E-mail: smithcr@cravencc.edu
Program Begins: Fall (Application period March 1-May 24)
Tuition/Year: Visit CCC’s website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS
Program: Distance Learning via Internet and some traditional day courses.
Davidson County Community College
Health Information Technology Program
PO Box 1287 – DCCC Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
Program Director: Heather L. Kyles-Watson, RHIA
Telephone: 336-249-8186, ext. 6310
Fax: 336-249-9060
E-mail: hwatson5354@davidsonccc.edu
Program Begins: August
Tuition/Year: Visit DCCC’s website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS
Program: Traditional-Day, Distance Learning
Notes: Challenge exams are available for required courses. Institution offers an organized system of getting in touch with HIM professionals during the student recruitment effort.
Durham Technical Community College
Health Information Technology Program
1637 Lawson Street
Durham NC 27703
Program Director: Jessica Vaughan, MBA, RHIA
Telephone: 919-536-7233 ext. 8193
Fax: 919-536-7276
E-mail: vaughanj@durhamtech.edu
Program Begins: Fall
Tuition/Year: Visit DTCC’s website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS
Program: Distance learning via intranet with the exception of the general education courses and professional practice experience.
Notes: Full-time or Part-time enrollment available
Edgecombe Community College
Health Information Technology Program
2009 W Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
Program Director: Nacole T. Everette, MS, RHIA
Telephone: 252-823-5166, ext. 186
Fax: 252-823-6817
E-mail: everetten@edgecombe.edu
Program Begins: Fall/August and Spring/January; NO ADMS IN SUMMERS/MAY but may take prerequisite courses for readiness for Fall Admission (with admission requirements and deadlines)
Tuition/Year: Visit Edgecombe CC website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS, Diploma, Certificate
Program: Traditional-Day (Gen Ed/Related course options) or 100% Distance Learning! 7 programs of study to meet your needs or ask about special programs!
Protected Health Information (PHI) Certificate; Ambulatory Billing & Coding Certificate, Hospital Ambulatory Coding Certificate, Coding Certificate (Pre-req: 2 yrs FT coding experience with no prior formal coding education);
Coding Diploma and Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology programs.
Notes: Special counseling services for returning students. Institution offers an organized system of getting in touch with HIM professionals during the student recruitment effort and following graduation.
McDowell Technical Community College
Health Information Technology Program
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
Program Director: Valerie Dobson, RHIA
Telephone: 828-652-0699
Fax: 828-652-1014
E-mail: valeried@mcdowelltech.edu
Program Begins: August/Fall Semester only
Tuition/Year: Visit McDowell TCC website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS
Program: Program: Traditional Day and Evening classes with some distance learning/online options for general education courses
Notes: Professional Practice Experience offered during daytime hours only
Pitt Community College
Health Information Technology Program
PO Drawer 7007
Greenville, NC 27835-7007
Program Director: Ashleigh Walker, RHIA, CCS-P
Telephone: 252-493-7649
Fax: 252-321-4451
E-mail: aswalker@email.pittcc.edu
Program Begins: Summer, Spring, Fall
Tuition/Year: Visit Pitt’s website for current tuition and fees
Award: AAS
Program: This is an internet program except for sciences and PPE (clinicals) which are taken at the student’s home location.
Notes: Challenge exams and credit by exam are available for required courses. Full-time or part-time enrollment possible.
Southwestern Community College
Health Information Technology Program
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
Program Director: Penny Wells, M.A. Ed., RHIA
Telephone: 828-339-4362
E-mail: pwells@southwesterncc.edu
Program Begins: August
Tuition/Year: Visit Southwestern’s website for current tuition and fees
Award: Degree (AAS), Coding Diploma, or Health Informatics Certificate (online)
Program: Traditional day classes. Associate Degree (2 years), Medical Coding Certificate
Notes: Some general education courses offered through distance learning. Some HIT classes are offered online. Challenge exams available for some required courses.