Health Care – Health Information Technology

Health Information Technology
11 Month Program 

Health care information careers are expanding as doctors, clinics and health care facilities of all types are moving to eliminate traditional paper record systems in favor of electronic health records (EHR’s). In fact, a new Federal law requires that all health records in the U.S. must be digitized by 2014. Once patient health records have been put in digital form, each organization must continually update and maintain these records, all while maintaining patient privacy.

Health information technicians are essential to meeting these new standards for health care records management.The Health Information Technology Program will prepare students for the modern health care office environment. It’s a world where maintaining patient records is a high priority. Students will be prepared to help assemble patients’ health information including medical history, exam results, tests, treatments and provider services. Technicians will organize and manage health information data by learning to ensure its quality, accuracy and security. Communications with physicians and other health care professionals is also part of the technician’s job and students will participate in an externship to get field experience prior to graduation.

Graduates of the Health Information Technology Program will:

  • Understand the use of medical patient records in various office settings
  • Be trained in how to assemble accurate patient information
  • Have knowledge of data privacy regulations impacting patient records
  • Know how to enter patient data into digital form and to update records
  • Understand the role of the technician in ensuring accurate patient records
  • Have experience in communicating with health care providers in an office setting
  • Gain time management and communications skills needed for success

Please note not all programs offered at all campuses.

No Wait Time – Programs start every 6 weeks. Apply NOW!

 

FULL DISCLOSURE:

Contact Hours: 900  |  Semester Credits: 47  |  CIP Code: 51.0707  |  On-Time Completion Rate: TBD  |  Placement Rate*: TBD  |  Cost**: $16,900  |  Median Loan Debt – Federal Title IV: TBD  | Median Loan Debt – Institutional Debt at Program Completion: TBD 

O*NET Occupational Summary 

As calculated in accordance with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. 
Tuition (including textbooks, supplies, equipment and certification fees)

*As calculated in accordance with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. 
**Tuition (including textbooks, supplies, equipment and certification fees)

 

 
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