Health Information Technology
DeShawna Hill-Burns, MPA, RHIA, HIT Pro CP
Sr. Director
Faculty and Staff
Health Information Technology Virtual Open House Dates:
- July 7, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.
- July 21, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Link: Here
Program application opens for Fall 2026 on June 1, 2025 and closes on November 28, 2025.
About
This evolving field combines disciplines of medicine, computer technology, and information management. Working in the HIT field offers a meaningful work environment and the opportunity of continuous learning and advancement. Our stackable degree path allows students to apply all credits earned in the Medical Billing-Basic Certificate (BC) program, to the Medical Coding-Advanced Certificate (AC) program. Upon successful completion of the Medical Coding-Advanced Certificate, students can then pursue a degree towards an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology.
Program Accreditation
The Health Information Management accreditor of Malcolm X College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2028 – 2029 Accreditation Cycle. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Mission Statement
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program at Malcolm X College, a City College of Chicago, offers an introductory career-focused educational path into the healthcare industry. This program is designed for students who aspire to become healthcare professionals in the Health Information Technology (HIT) career field, this includes professional opportunities for Medical Coders and Billers. The program is designed to prepare students to successfully attain professional coding certifications, such as the Certified Coding Assistant, (CCA), through the American Health Information Management Association and the Certified Coding Professional, Apprentice(CPC-A) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon completion of the Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate’s Degree Program, students will be prepared for job opportunities within the healthcare industry.
Health Information Technology (HIT) Careers
Graduates of the Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate’s Program may consider, but are not limited the following career options:
- Medical coder/biller
- Revenue cycle specialist
- Medical documentation analyst
- Health Information Technician
- Release of Information
- Data Analyst
- Patient care coordinator
- Insurance claims clerk
- Benefits Coordinator
Admission Requirements
- A grade of "C" or higher in BIOLOGY 116; CIS 120; HIT 101, HIT 105, HIT 110
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Eligibility for MATH 125
- Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended outside of City Colleges of Chicago to the Malcolm X College Office of Registrar Services
- On-campus, in-person interview
- Submit one Letter of Recommendation at the time of interview.
- Once accepted to the program and prior to registration; students must complete the following:
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Provide proof of health insurance
- Provide current immunization records
- Students need to have transportation to and from their clinical sites
Submitting Application within Student Portal (my.ccc.edu)
- Under "My Academic Plan"
- Within "Academic Planning"
- Click “Selective Application”
Health Information Technology (HIT) Programmatic Outcomes Data
Fiscal Year | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
Enrollment | 17 | 9 | 23 | 14 | 12 |
Retention | 17 | 7 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
Completion | 11 | 7 | 13 | TBD | TBD |
Exam Pass Rate | N/A | N/A | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Glossary of Terms
Enrollment: The number of accepted program applicants who enrolled in coursework towards an Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology during the specified fiscal year. (Enrollment Cohort)
Retention: The number of students in an enrollment cohort who continued enrollment in coursework towards an Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology in subsequent fall or spring terms during the specified fiscal year.
Completion: The number of students in an enrollment cohort who Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree was conferred within 1.5 time of their program start.
Exam Pass Rate: Percent of alumni who took and passed the licensure exam during the specified fiscal year.
TBD- To be determined
N/A- Not available
Faculty and Staff
Name | Phone | |
DeShawna Hill-Burns, Sr. Director | (312) 850-7116 | dhill7@ccc.edu |
Mary Saffo, Faculty Instructor | (312) 850-4556 | msaffo1@ccc.edu |
Lalique Petersen, Faculty Instructor | (312) 850-7221 | lpetersen@ccc.edu |
Rayna Scott, Adjunct Instructor | rscott98@ccc.edu | |
Cecelia Harrison, Adjunct Instructor | charrison4@ccc.edu | |
Angelia Hamilton, Adjunct Instructor | ahamilton8@ccc.edu | |
Arletrice Watkins, Adjunct Instructor | awatkins75@ccc.edu | |
Denise Nelson, Adjunct Instructor | dnelson60@ccc.edu |