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USA, California
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1909
Total Students: 13,611 +
Main Campus Address
721 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, United States
The Health Information Technology (HIT) Program prepares students for a career that places them right where the expanding arena of healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology. HIT professionals are the experts on patient data that consumers need to manage their own health and which healthcare providers rely on to perform their jobs. By collecting, maintaining, and analyzing health information, their work makes an important contribution to the delivery of quality care.
Graduates of this program will be granted an Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Technology. The HIT program is accredited by the Commission for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). A graduate may take the national certifying exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Associate Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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