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Judy Butner

Judy Butner


828-652-0620

Health Information TechnologyHealthcare Management TechnologyAdmission RequirementsFAQsCareer InformationProgram Policies and Student HandbookPPE (Clinical) RequirementsProgram Costs
Judy Butner

Judy Butner

Director of Health Information Technology
828-652-0620

Admission Requirements

HIT Program Application

Students must submit an application to MTCC by August 1 for Fall admission, December 1 for Spring admission, or April 1 for Summer admission into any of the three certificate programs of study, the degree, or diploma programs.

Advising & Registration

Prior to scheduling an advising appointment, please complete the application for admission declaring Health Information Technology as your major, as well as the residency determination. Click here for more information.

Admission Steps for Applicants

Step I: Application Process

Due August 1 (Fall), December 1 (Spring), or April 1 (Summer).

Submit to the college:

  • An online MTCC application for admission
  • Official high school transcript or equivalency
  • A partial transcript if currently enrolled in high school (final transcript due at graduation)
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended

Submit to the HIT Program Director:

  • A completed HIT admissions-intake form

Step II: Final Acceptance

Certificate applicants are fully accepted upon:

  • Meeting the required admission GPA for the target certificate
  • Taking the MTCC placement exam or being exempted (contact the Student Enrichment Center)
    • Completing any required developmental coursework based on placement results
  • Maintaining an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher on all attempted MTCC courses (if applicable)
  • Earning a grade of “C” or better in all BIO, HIT, MED, and OST prefix courses

Programs with a Professional Practice Component

The HIT Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding, Degree, and Diploma programs have a professional practice experience component and are fully accepted upon:

  • Submitting a completed medical form (including required immunizations and titers) to the HIT Program Director by August 15 (Fall), December 15 (Spring), or April 15 (Summer), and providing any requested corrections or missing information.
  • Note: The medical form may be completed up to 60 days prior to program admission. Submission does not imply acceptance into the HIT program nor guarantee professional practice placement.
  • Prior to HIT 222 and HIT 224 clinical courses, completing any required criminal background check and/or drug screening at the student’s expense. Clinical agencies review results using their employee-hire process and may deny placement. If denied, the student is ineligible to continue in the HIT program.

Other Admission Information

  • Students seeking scholarships, loans, or Pell Grants should contact Financial Aid after submitting the FAFSA.
  • If applicable, provide the Disabilities Counselor with appropriate documentation (Student Services).
  • If eligible for VA benefits, schedule an appointment with the VA Advisor (Student Services).
  • Complete the mandatory New Student Orientation (face-to-face or online) via www.mcdowelltech.edu.
  • Attend face-to-face or online Distance Learning orientation.

Note: Each applicant is responsible for ensuring all requirements are met and all materials are received by both the Admissions office and the HIT Program Director.

Program Offerings

Course requirements and sequencing information can be found via the link on the right side of this page.

  • HIT Certificate in Release of Information (C45360A)
  • HIT Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding (C45360B)
  • HIT Certificate in Healthcare Informatics (C45360IF)
  • HIT Diploma in Medical Coding (D45360)
  • Associate Degree in Health Information Technology (A45360)

Advanced Placement Associate Degree in Health Information Technology

Application Criteria

  • High school graduate or high school equivalency
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in general education and recommended program courses
  • Currently employed in a healthcare facility
  • Completed MTCC Online Application and HIT Program Intake Packet
  • Physical form, immunizations, criminal background check, and drug screen due January 1 each year
  • Mandatory: Attend Program Orientation in December (date provided in Acceptance Letter)
  • Confirmed clinical site placement (coordinated by the Program Director)