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Health Information Technology Program and Healthcare Documentation Program at Richland Community College Both programs can be completed online.

Richland Community College houses two accredited healthcare programs: Health Information Technology, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), as well as Healthcare Documentation (formerly Medical Transcription), accredited by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI). Many people are attracted to Health

care Documentation because of the ability to work from home. Here are some job titles available in the Healthcare Documentation field; medical transcriptionist or healthcare documentation specialist, editor, QA auditor, medical scribe, telescribe, ROI coordinator, data quality specialist, project manager, trainer, provider services supervisor, etc. Health Information Technology students can further their education and obtain a bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration. Some job titles for Registered Health Information Technologists include; medical coder, clinical documentation specialist, health information analyst, insurance claims analyst, trauma registrar, cancer registrar, clinical data analyst, compliance specialist, health information systems trainer, etc. Both fields are continually evolving and growing with the implementation of electronic health records. For more information, please visit our website - http://www.richland.edu/programs/hit and http://www.richland.edu/programs/ot/medtrans.

09/03/2026

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION POSITION?

MedScript, a local transcription company, is looking for a full-time remote Healthcare Documentation Specialist who has graduated from Richland's Healthcare Documentation Program. This is an employee position, not an independent contractor. Hiring from Illinois, Florida, or Texas. We specialize in Hematology/Oncology.

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] for consideration.

07/23/2026

Why Choose Health Information Technology?

Looking for a career that combines healthcare, technology, and flexibility? Health Information Technology (HIT) may be the perfect fit!

✔ High-demand career with excellent job growth
✔ 100% online Associate Degree at Richland Community College
✔ Diverse career opportunities in coding, data analytics, health informatics, compliance, quality improvement, cancer registry, and electronic health records
✔ Many positions offer remote/work-from-home opportunities
✔ Make a real difference by helping improve patient care through accurate, secure health information

Richland's CAHIIM-accredited HIT program prepares you for the RHIT certification exam and a rewarding career in one of healthcare's fastest-growing fields.

Fall classes are enrolling now! Whether you're starting your first career or looking for a career change, there's never been a better time to begin.

Learn more: https://www.richland.edu/healthinformationtechnology/
Apply today: https://www.richland.edu/new-students/apply-enroll-at-richland/

Your future in healthcare starts here! ✔️

07/12/2026

Two more foundational online courses in our Health Information Technology Program:

💠 HIT 241 – Pharmacology
Pharmacology provides students with an introduction to the principles of drug therapy and how medications are used to prevent and treat disease. Students learn about the major drug classifications, medication actions, dosage forms, routes of administration, therapeutic uses, and potential adverse effects.
Organized by body system, this course helps students understand the relationship between diseases and the medications used to treat them.

What you'll learn:
▪️Drug classifications and therapeutic uses
▪️Medication actions and side effects
▪️Routes of medication administration
▪️Common medications by body system
▪️Safe medication practices and healthcare documentation

💠 HIT 248 – Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology builds a strong medical knowledge foundation by examining how diseases develop, progress, and affect normal body function. Students study the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting each body system. This course strengthens students' understanding of medical conditions commonly encountered in healthcare documentation, coding, and health information management.

What you'll learn:
▪️Disease processes and causes
▪️Signs, symptoms, and disease progression
▪️Diagnostic tests and treatment options
▪️Disorders of each body system
▪️Medical concepts essential for coding and health information management

Together, Pharmacology and Pathophysiology provide the essential medical foundation needed for success in the Health Information Technology program. These courses help students accurately interpret medical records, understand the relationship between diseases and treatments, and prepare for advanced coursework in coding, reimbursement, and health information management.

For more information, click here: https://www.richland.edu/academics/programs-degrees/healthinformationtechnology/

Fall classes begin August 17th. New students can go to richland.edu/apply to start the application process.

Current students - schedule an appointment with your Success Coach ~ Contact Allison Shuppara-Ooton, Student Success Coach, [email protected], (217) 875-7211, Ext. 6304 or Kristina Wilson, [email protected], (217) 875-7211, Ext. 6232 to register for classes.

07/09/2026

Two of the 1st semester online courses you would take in our Health Information Technology Program are: HIT 101 Introduction to Health Information Technology and HIT 140 Medical Terminology.

✅ HIT 101 – Introduction to Health Information Technology

This course provides an introduction to the exciting and growing field of Health Information Technology (HIT). Students will explore the role of health information professionals in today's healthcare environment, including electronic health records (EHRs), data quality, privacy and security, healthcare regulations, revenue cycle, compliance, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Students will gain an understanding of the many career opportunities available in Health Information Technology and develop the foundational knowledge needed for success in the program and profession.

👇What you'll learn:
♦️The role of Health Information Technology in healthcare
♦️Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
♦️Healthcare data management and quality
♦️Privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA
♦️Healthcare reimbursement and compliance
♦️Career pathways in Health Information Technology
♦️Current trends, including AI and healthcare technology

This course serves as the foundation for the HIT program and prepares students for advanced coursework while introducing them to a rewarding healthcare career that combines healthcare, technology, and data management.

✅ HIT 140 – Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is the language of healthcare, and this course provides the foundation needed for success in all areas of Health Information Technology. Students learn to interpret, spell, pronounce, and define medical terms. The course covers the anatomy and physiology of each body system, common diseases and disorders, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, medications, and medical abbreviations.

👇What you'll learn:
🔹Medical word-building using prefixes, suffixes, and root words
🔹Anatomy and physiology of all body systems
🔹Diseases, disorders, and medical conditions
🔹Diagnostic procedures and laboratory testing
🔹Surgical terminology and treatments
🔹Pharmacology terminology
🔹Medical abbreviations and healthcare documentation

A strong understanding of medical terminology is essential for careers in Health Information Technology, medical coding, health information management, clinical documentation, cancer registry and many other healthcare professions.

This course provides the language skills needed to accurately interpret medical records and communicate effectively within the healthcare team.

📋 Apply today: https://www.richland.edu/apply/how-to-apply/
📅 Meet with a Success Coach: https://www.richland.edu/apply/meet-with-your-success-coach/

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06/29/2026

💻🏥 Your healthcare career is closer than you think — and you never have to leave home.

Imagine starting your Monday morning with coffee in hand, working from your living room, knowing that the work you do keeps healthcare running smoothly behind the scenes.

That's the reality for Health Information Technology professionals — and Richland Community College can get you there with a fully online Associate Degree you can earn on YOUR schedule.

🚨 Fall classes begin August 17, 2026 — spots are filling up!

Why HIT might be your perfect fit:

✅ No direct patient care required

✅ Work-from-home opportunities are everywhere in this field

✅ Healthcare is one of the most recession-proof industries there is

✅ Our CAHIIM-accredited program makes you eligible to sit for the nationally recognized RHIT credentialing exam

✅ Careers in medical coding, health data analysis, electronic health records, compliance, reimbursement & more

Are you...

🔹 A stay-at-home parent ready to re-enter the workforce?

🔹 Tired of your current job and craving something meaningful?

🔹 Someone who loves organization, detail, and technology?

🔹 Looking for a career change without starting completely from scratch?

Then HIT is calling your name.

Healthcare doesn't just need doctors and nurses — it needs organized, tech-savvy professionals managing the data, records, and systems that keep it all running. That's YOU.

📋 Apply today: https://www.richland.edu/apply/how-to-apply/

📅 Meet with a Success Coach: https://www.richland.edu/apply/meet-with-your-success-coach/

Don't wait — your future self will thank you for starting this fall! 🎓

💬 TAG a friend who's been talking about going back to school!

06/18/2026

Looking for a flexible healthcare career that doesn't require direct patient care?

Earn your Associate Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) completely online through Richland Community College's CAHIIM-accredited program. Our graduates are eligible to sit for the RHIT credentialing exam and are prepared for careers in medical coding, health information management, quality improvement, healthcare data analysis, reimbursement, and more.

This fall, start building your future with courses such as:

HIT 140 Medical Terminology
HIT 101 Introduction to Health Information Technology 1
HIT 115 Computers in Healthcare
HIT 240 Quality Improvement in Healthcare

We also offer: HIT 141 Anatomy, HIT 248 Pathophysiology, HIT 241 Pharmacology, HIT 102 Introduction to Health Information Technology 2, HIT 143 ICD-10 Coding, HIT 243 CPT Coding, HIT 250 Reimbursement Principles in Healthcare, HIT 215 Electronic Health Records, and HIT 292 Capstone.

Why choose Richland?

✔ 100% Online
✔ CAHIIM Accredited
✔ RHIT Exam Eligibility
✔ Learn from Experienced Faculty
✔ Affordable Tuition
✔ Career Opportunities Throughout Healthcare
✔ Work from home

Healthcare needs professionals who can manage data, technology, coding, compliance, analyze healthcare data, and manage electronic health records. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and interested in healthcare, this career could be the perfect fit.

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career! Get registered for your fully online Health Information Technology courses today! Fall classes begin August 17, 2026!

🌐 Learn more & apply: https://www.richland.edu/apply/how-to-apply/
📅 Meet with your Success Coach: https://www.richland.edu/apply/meet-with-your-success-coach/

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04/28/2026

Setting up for the Sangamon Valley and Riverton High School Career fair. ✔️

04/16/2026

Looking for a job while going to school? Richland has an opening for an administrative assistant in the Liberal Arts Department. Full time. Salary: $19.34 - $24.18/hr.

https://richland.peopleadmin.com/postings/1446

04/08/2026

🎓 Considering a Career Change? Discover Health Information Technology at Richland Community College 💻🩺

Build a career that is flexible, in demand, and essential to healthcare. The Health Information Technology (HIT) program at Richland Community College prepares you for meaningful work behind the scenes—supporting patient care through data, documentation, and technology. Excellent work from home opportunities!

📅 Summer classes begin June 1st, Fall classes begin August 17!
💻 Fully online — learn from anywhere
👩‍🏫 Experienced, supportive faculty
🏠 Opportunities for remote and flexible work
🌍 Strong national demand for HIT professionals
🏆 CAHIIM-accredited program

Whether you are advancing your skills, changing careers, or re-entering the workforce, HIT offers a practical and rewarding path forward.

💬 Learn more and apply: https://www.richland.edu/
📅 Schedule a meeting with a Success Coach:
https://www.richland.edu/apply/meet-with-your-success-coach/
You can enroll in Summer & Fall 2026 classes starting on these days:
- Monday, March 30, for current students, veterans, and the CNA course
- Monday, April 6, for new & returning students

Current students, get started early by scheduling an appointment with your assigned Success Coach now!

For more information (including the steps to register as a new student), go to richland.edu/registration

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Decatur, IL
62521

Telephone

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Website

https://www.richland.edu/academics/programs-degrees/healthinformationtechnology/, https://www.richland.edu/academics/pro

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