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 Health Care 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 electronic and paper formats. Additionally, Health Information Technology professionals demonstrate many skills that are essential in updating patient records with diagnoses, medical insurance claim documents, and other pertinent health related information.

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

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 Certificate Program is offered 100% Online with the exception of the externship and can be completed in 16 months. Upon completion of the program students will develop hands on coding skills in the Virtual Lab, as well as hands on experience in the field (Externship). Students will also qualify to challenge the Certified Coding Associate Exam (CCA) offered by The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Listed below are the courses for the Medical Coding Certificate Program.

Further upon completion of this program students that are interested in continuing their education will have the opportunity to apply to the AAS, Health Information Technology, and complete the program in 8 months.

Great Job Opportunities within the Health Information Technology field
Medical Administrative Assistants
Benefits Coordinators
Medical Transcriptionists
Claims Processor
Medical Coder
Claims Auditor
Health Information Positions

Health Information Technology Skills You Will Learn
MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
Procedural Coding (CPT)
Diagnostic Coding (ICD-9)
Principles of Insurance

OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Medical Records
Law and Ethics
Human Relations
Basic Accounting

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Word Processing
Medical Software

EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Students will practice their skills in a real-world medical office
Many students obtain employment opportunities from externship sites

Health Information Technology (Certificate)