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Healthcare Information Technologies Degrees
A healthcare information technologies degree can prepare you to be a medical records and health information technician. What does this job consist of? You'd be organizing and evaluating medical records. It's a key step in keeping the healthcare industry running properly. Every time a patient receives healthcare, a record is made of what occurs. This includes information on symptoms and medical history, and results of exams, x rays, laboratory tests and more. As a medical records and health information technician, the completeness and accuracy of these medical records, and their proper coding, would be your responsibility.
It's a growing job category. There were about 147,000 medical records and health information technicians at work in 2002, according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Job openings are expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2012, due to rapid growth in consumption of healthcare.
Technicians entering the field usually have an associate degree from a community or junior college. In addition to general education, the Dept. of Labor says, coursework includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding and abstraction of data, statistics, database management, quality improvement methods, and computer science.
Median annual earnings of medical records and health information technicians were $23,890 in 2002. The highest 10 percent earned more than $38,640.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm
Featured Healthcare Information Technologies Degrees
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DeVry University provides you with the skills you need to succeed.
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Get on the fast track to success. DeVry University provides you with the skills you need to succeed. Choose from one of DeVry's campuses to earn an associate or a bachelor's degree in a variety of fields, including Business Management, Technical Management, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications Management, Electronics Engineering Technology and so much more. Flexible scheduling and extensive job placement assistance make DeVry University the perfect choice to advance your career. Click here to learn more.
DeVry University, Phoenix, Arizona
DeVry University, Westminster, Colorado
DeVry University, Alpharetta, Georgia
DeVry University, Decatur, Georgia
Bachelor's - Biomedical Engineering Technology
Bachelor's - Biomedical Informatics
DeVry University, Kansas City, Missouri
DeVry University, Dallas (Irving), Texas
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Don't wait another day to take the next step forward in your career. Kaplan College can give you the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen field.
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Looking to gain a competitive edge in your career? Kaplan College offers a learning experience that is anything but typical. Our faculty and staff are not just academics—they’re seasoned professionals who can give you the real-world knowledge you need to succeed. And we offer a flexible and accelerated schedule designed to meet the needs of your busy life. Our programs are designed to prepare you for success in any of a variety of fields, including Criminal Justice, Health Care, Business, Education, Information Technology, Legal Studies, or Fashion and Design.
Associate degreesAssociate of Applied Science: Health Information Technology |
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 For over 100 years, National College of Business & Technology has prepared students just like you for the real world. |
For over 100 years, National College of Business & Technology has prepared students just like you for the real world. Choose from innovative, career-track programs, receive individual attention from small classes, and earn your degree or certificate when it's convenient for you. Balance career and school with flexible schedules and receive the practical education you NEED to land an exciting job in business, technology, healthcare, and more. Start your career in healthcare—one of the fastest-growing careers. Nearly 3 million jobs will be opening up. Get the education you need to get one.
National College of Business & Technology, Louisville, Kentucky
Associate Programs
Associate of Health Information Technology
Diploma Programs
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Secretarial
Medical Transcription
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 At Westwood, you will never sit in a lecture hall with hundreds of other students. Our staff will know you personally, and they'll give you the support you need to establish and achieve your goals. You will get hands-on experience that employers require. |
The Medical Assisting program provides you with the skills necessary to be responsible for a range of front office and back office functions. Coursework includes many opportunities for hands-on education, including 160 hours spent on an externship, where you will work in a medical facility doing administrative and patient contact tasks required of the job. Student responsibilities will range from front-office work such as appointment setting, telephone triage, insurance billing and coding - to back office tasks such as assisting in minor surgical procedures. Click here to learn more.
Westwood College, Denver-North, Colorado
Associate degrees
Medical Assisting
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