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Requires satisfactory PERT scores in reading and writing.

If a student is not at college level, they would take the prep classes before beginning the program courses but could still be admitted.

DRC and Testing Accommodations

Requests for testing accommodations must be made in advance with the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) located on the Northwest Campus. Please be prepared to provide documentation of disability to the DRC when making the request. Contact 352-395-4400 for further assistance.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs

• Florida Residents:
  • $106.77 per credit hour x 12 credit hours = $1,281.24
• Non-Florida Residents:
  • $382.90 per credit hour x 24 credit hours = $4,594.80

Tuition does not include the cost of textbooks, online simulation lab access, or reference manuals, all of which are essential for learning healthcare functions and building the skills required for success.

For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.

Scholarships

• Career and Technical Education Scholarships
• There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.
• Visit the , and websites for scholarship opportunities.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Veterans Benefits

ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ is a Military Friendly School. Veterans can receive assistance with their benefits at the Office for Veterans and Military Success Services.

(80+ HIM professional roles that cross all healthcare/business sectors) are represented in six categories: Data Quality, Revenue Cycle Management, Privacy, Risk, and Compliance, Informatics, Data Analytics, and Consumer HI. See .

The Allied Healthcare Business Specialist Certificate prepares students for entry level health information careers. Additional education can lead to mid-and-advanced health information careers.

Median Pay

• $50,250 per year
• $24.16 per hour

Salary information provided by .

Job Outlook: Employment of health information technologists and medical registrars is projected to grow 16 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. ()

Work Settings: Hospitals, physician offices, clinics, long-term care, insurance companies, government agencies, home care and more.

After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Manage allied health information using appropriate software.
• Demonstrate effective allied health communication skills.
• Describe the significance of legal and ethical issues in an allied health environment.
• Demonstrate employability skills in an allied health environment.

Program Length, Format and Curriculum – Part Time Students

Florida CIP: 0552020103
SF Program Code: 6572
Credit Hours: 12 Hours
Format: Online

Course Sequencing:

Term 1 - Fall (6 Credit Hours)

• HIM1000 Introduction to Health Information (3 Credit Hours)
• CGS2100 Computer Applications for Business (3 Credit Hours)

Term 2 - Spring (6 Credit Hours)

• HIM2012 Health Law & Compliance (3 Credit Hours)
• HIM2211 Health Information Technology (3 Credit Hours)

Note: If you want to take more classes, we suggest taking general education courses toward the HIT A.S. degree such as biomed courses (HSC2531, BSC2085/L, BSC2086/L)

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,260	$4,500
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$3,500	$3,500
Transportation	$1,850	$1,850
Total	In-State: $18,956 Out-Of-State: $25,583	In-State: $13,196 Out-Of-State: $19,823

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,260	$4,500
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$3,500	$3,500
Transportation	$1,850	$1,850
Total	In-State: $19,425 Out-Of-State: $26,585	In-State: $13,575 Out-Of-State: $20,925

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.