To be admitted to this health technology program, the student must:
Submit completed application materials, including official transcripts of all previous college study, to the Admissions and Records Office, Bladen 100, (301) 322-0866.
Complete the College's Placement Test. The test is required of all first time students. Contact the Testing Center, Bladen 132, (301) 322-0147. The test may be waived for applicants who previously earned college credit in English composition and mathematics or who have achieved satisfactory scores on acceptable standardized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT).
Consult with an advisor before proceeding with course registration (TS Building, (301) 322-0150 or (301) 322-0151).
File a completed Petition for Admission to a Health Technology Program form to the Admissions and Records Office.
For more information, contact the Health Information Management faculty at (301) 322-0733.
Admission to all health technology programs is competitive and proper academic advisement is essential for success. There are both technical and academic standards for admission. Be sure to consult with your advisor throughout the application process.
Scholarships are offered through professional associations and the college. Information on college scholarships is available through the Financial Aid Office to include the Elaine Waterman Endowed Scholarship. The following professional associations offer scholarships to currently enrolled Health Information Management Program students. Information is available through the program.
DC Health Information Management Association
MD Health Information Management Association
American Health Information Management Association
The Health Information Management Program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) and requires a minimum of 70 credit hours for graduation. Each of the courses in a semester are prerequisite to the next semester. Students should check the college catalog (course descriptions) to identify other prerequisites and corequisites for each course. The program may be completed on a part-time basis.