Health Information Technology and Management

Would you like to enter the fast growing field of health care in a role that doesn't involve direct patient contact? Online programs in Health Information Technology with The College of Healthcare Professions can give you the opportunity. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the 2010-2011 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook projects a 20% growth in health information technician careers over the next eight years. Now is a great time to get started at The College of Health Care Professions and launch your career in this growing industry.

Health Information Technology professionals are responsible for accurately managing and organizing patient health data content, in both electronic and paper formats. Additionally, Health Information Technology professionals possess many skills that are essential in updating patient records with diagnoses, medical insurance claim documents, and other pertinent health related information.

Specifics on the Online Health Information Technology Program
 

The Health Information Technology online programs combine theory and practice to meet the competencies outlined by industry leading certification guidelines.  Your College of Healthcare Professions education can prepare you with the skills and competencies to sit for credentialing as medical coders, and Health Information Technologist.

Upon completion of our programs, students will demonstrate knowledge and skills that will prepare them for successful careers in fields such as, medical coders, data analyst, health record technicians, ER and Outpatient coder, Claims processor/auditor, HIM Technician and Medical Office Specialist among others.  These careers exist in hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, and other medical or mental health facilities, as well as, educational institutions, government agencies, and vendor firms.

The Health Information Technology Management Associates Degree is offered 100% online (except for the externship) and can be completed in 24 months. Upon completion of the program student will develop hands on experience in Medical Records Management, Electronic Health Record, Meaningful Use, and Medical Coding in the Virtual Lab, as well as hands on experience in the field (Externship). Graduates will also qualify to take the CCA Certified Coding Associate Exam (CCA) offered by The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).  Listed below are the courses for the AAS, Health Information Technology Program.

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CHCP Online assigns a student advisor to all students to work with you until graduation.

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Great Job Opportunities within the Health Information Technology field

• Medical Administrative Assistants
• Benefits Coordinators
• Medical Transcriptionists
• Claims Processors
• Medical Coders
• Claims Auditors
• Health Information Positions