HIT Things to Know
Essentials details on the Health Information Technology program
Accreditation 
The Health Information Management accreditor of Tacoma Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030.
All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to
CAHIIM
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL, 60601
phone at 312.235.3255
email at info@cahiim.org
Graduates of the Health Information Technology (HIT) Associates of Science (AAS) degree program are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) national accreditation examination.
Certification Information
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), educational institutions must provide information related to whether their programs will fulfill educational requirements for specific professional licensure or certification and to inform prospective students whether their degree upon graduation will qualify them to work in the state where they are located. Graduates of the HIT program are eligible to sit for the RHIT exam, which is valid in every state.
Program Effectiveness Outcomes
TCC’s HIT AAS program strives to provide the best learning environment for success on the RHIT exam.
RHIT Pass Rate
| Exam Period | TCC HIT Program |
| 2023 | 85% |
| 2022 | 78% |
Graduation Rate within 150% of Published Time
| Academic Year | Completion Rate |
| 2022 - 2023 | 100% |
| 2021 - 2022 | 100% |
Student Satisfaction Rate
| Academic Year | Satisfaction Rate |
| 2022 - 2023 | 95% |
| 2021 - 2022 | 97% |
Employment Rate (based on survey results)
| Academic Year | Employment Rate |
| 2022 - 2023 | 80% |
| 2021 - 2022 | 100% |