Health Information Technology - Burlington County College

Health Information Technology from Burlington County College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Health Information Technology program prepares a student for a career in health information management . A Registered Health Information Technician's (RHIT) responsibilities typically include: maintaining, compiling, analyzing and evaluating health data, controlling the use and release of health information, and supervising staff. Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, outpatient and ambulatory care facilities, physicians' offices, nursing homes and other long term care facilities, health insurance groups and companies as well as local, state and federal health agencies. The curriculum combines didactic courses on campus with clinical experience in selected health care facilities. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to the American Health Information Management Association to establish eligibility to take the certification exam and earn the credential RHIT, Registered Health Information Technician. Enrollment in this program is limited by the number of available clinical sites. Students who are interested in this program should plan on attending a Health Information Technology information seminar which is held periodically throughout the year. A Health Information Technology program admission application must be submitted. These application forms are available in the Admissions office and in the Health Information Technology program director's office. The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Council of Accreditation of the American Health Information Management Association. View more details on Burlington County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.