Health Information Technology Program

Is a career in health information technology right for me? The Heald College Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIIM). Health Information Technology is the perfect program for people who want to contribute to quality patient care from behind-the-scenes. Individuals who specialize in this area enjoy working with healthcare professionals and computer technology. If the following qualities describe you, Health Information Technology might be a good program choice:

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• Analytical
• Highly organized
• Detail oriented
• Team player
• Like problem solving
• Enjoy continuous learning

What's the job outlook?

Health information technicians play a critical role in healthcare organizations by maintaining accurate records and protecting patient health information. Because healthcare organizations are being held to higher standards, opportunities for health information technicians are plentiful. In fact, employment of health information technicians is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2012.* At Heald, we can help you prepare for a rewarding career in this growing field.

What will I do with my education?

Graduates of Heald's Health Information Technology program pursue rewarding careers as health data analysts, patient information coordinators, clinical coding specialists, and insurance claims analysts. They specialize in administering healthcare information systems, managing medical records, and coding diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and research purposes. As a professional in this field, your job responsibilities would likely involve collecting, maintaining, and analyzing the data that doctors, nurses, researchers, and other healthcare staff use to treat patients. You could end up working in a hospital, managed care organization, ambulatory care facility, insurance company, or even a government agency.

You'll get more than career training at Heald. You'll gain professional polish so you can be an asset your first day on the job. If you're interested in this program, you can pursue an Associate in Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology. The above serves as a general overview for this program. For details, please refer to our academic catalog. Program availability and educational options vary by campus. * Bureau of Labor Statistics TOP