Health Information Technology
Learn information data structure and content & information governance through our program. Learn key factors such as information protection, health law & compliance, and organizational management & leadership. Our instructors are here to guide you on your path. Start your healthcare journey today.
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Health Information Technician Assistant, Certificate
The Health Information Technology Assistant program provides comprehensive training in the rapidly evolving field of healthcare data management. Health information management technicians play a vital role in clinical data for the healthcare team. Health information management includes collecting, analyzing, storing, protecting, and ensuring health information. Through coursework and hands-on experience, you develop the skills necessary to support healthcare professionals.
Length
- 1 Year for Full-Time Students
- 22 Credits
Course List
Health Information Technology, A.A.S.
Health information management technicians play a crucial role in organizing and safeguarding healthcare data. They collect, analyze, and store patient information, ensuring it's accurate and accessible when needed. These professionals also handle coding for diagnoses and procedures, use electronic systems for billing, and provide data for planning and research. Their job is to maintain the integrity of medical records and ensure they're available to authorized personnel when necessary.
Length
- 2 Years for Full-Time Students
- 60 Credits
Course List
Career Opportunities
Health information technicians collect data from patients' treatments and follow-up procedures to analyze and furnish information for legal requests, authorizations, and record requests. Additionally, they offer administrative support to other staff members within health information management departments.
Medical records technicians are responsible for generating, gathering, and managing patient documentation under the guidance of a medical administrator or within healthcare facilities. Their expertise lies in utilizing coding systems to standardize healthcare procedures, organizing medical data, and ensuring the accuracy of patient records for insurance purposes and medical professionals
A health services administrator holds the responsibility of managing the operations either of an entire healthcare facility or a specific department within it. They utilize information technology to streamline scheduling and appointments, review insurance policies for patients receiving care, and ensure compliance with medical care standards and regulations within the healthcare facilities.
Programmer analyst creates and tests new software for an organization, which includes writing code, checking software functionality, and exploring technology trends to enhance operations. In healthcare, a programmer analyst may assist in developing systems for storing patient records or scheduling appointments within a medical facility.
