Allied Health, Downtown Campus • Louisville, KY • Online • $198/Credit
Jefferson Community and Technical College offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- AAS in Health Information Technology
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS in Health Information Technology | $11.9K–$12.7K (tuition only) | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60–64 |
JCTC runs the only HIT associate degree in Kentucky’s community college system, with remote classes and in-person practice at Louisville health care facilities. It reports a 100% RHIT pass rate for both 2024 and 2025.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | AAS in Health Information Technology; coding and release-of-information certificates |
| Format | Online classes; in-person learning at area health care facilities |
| Practicum Hours | 4 credits of professional practice; hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Louisville-area students seeking coding and health records jobs and the RHIT |
| Distinctive Coursework | Three clinical classification courses, reimbursement, quality, health care statistics |
| Certification Pathway | RHIT exam eligibility; 100% pass rate in 2024 and 2025 |
| Tuition | $198 per credit, plus $8 per credit fee (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM, next review 2029-30 |
| Admission Extra | Pre-admission conference with faculty |
AAS in Health Information Technology
The estimated tuition for the AAS in Health Information Technology at Jefferson Community and Technical College is approximately $11,880 to $12,672 (60 to 64 credits at $198/credit).
The program can generally be completed in about two years.
AAS Curriculum
The 44 technical credits include three clinical classification (coding) courses and courses in reimbursement, quality, information systems, and health care statistics.
- HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology (3)
- HIT 105 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (4)
- HIT 109 Clinical Classification Systems I (4)
- HIT 202 and HIT 207 Clinical Classification Systems II and III (6)
- HIT 110 Legal and Ethical Issues (2)
- HIT 112 Reimbursement Methodologies (3)
- HIT 200 Information Systems in Health Care (3)
- HIT 205 Quality Management and Performance Improvement (3)
- HIT 211 Health Care Management and Statistics (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
AAS Practicum and Capstone
- HIT 215, or HIT 2151 and HIT 2152 (4 credits total), at area health care facilities.
- Clock hours and how sites are assigned are Not clearly stated.
The in-person practice is in the Louisville area, so students outside the region should confirm they can attend before enrolling.
AAS Admissions
- Virtual one-on-one pre-admission conference with program faculty.
- Documented computer literacy.
- C or better in each program course.
- Start terms are Not clearly stated; JCTC points to its two-year course schedule.
Tuition
Kentucky’s community and technical college system charges $198 per credit for Kentucky residents in 2026-27, plus an $8 per-credit mandatory fee.
| Rate (2026-27) | Per Credit | 60 Credits | 64 Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky resident, tuition | $198 | $11,880 | $12,672 |
| Nonresident, campus courses | $270 | $16,200 | $17,280 |
- Online-only courses are $198 per credit for every residency, plus a $20 per-credit distance learner fee.
- Eligible Kentucky residents may receive up to 60 tuition-free credits through Work Ready Kentucky.
- Rates come from the KCTCS tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- With the $8 mandatory fee and $20 distance fee on online courses, a resident’s total could reach about $13,500 to $14,500.
- Program-specific fees and the RHIT exam fee are extra.
For eligible Kentucky residents, Work Ready Kentucky could cover most of the tuition, making this a very low-cost path to an accredited credential.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
The ideal student lives near Louisville, wants a low-cost credential, and values a program with strong exam results.
Results. A 100% RHIT pass rate in two consecutive years is the most direct evidence of preparation an associate program can offer.
The trade-offs. The in-person practice ties students to the Louisville area, and start terms and practicum hours are not published.
Next steps. Graduates can continue into an accredited HIM bachelor’s, such as Western Kentucky University’s online Plus 2 path.
Accreditation
The AAS in Health Information Technology is accredited by CAHIIM, with continuing accreditation granted in December 2022 and the next review in 2029-30. JCTC says accreditation is reaffirmed through 2030.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited associate programs are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam.
Other Health Informatics Schools
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