Health Information Technology - Indiana University - Northwest

Health Information Technology from Indiana University - Northwest is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The health information technician is a professional skilled in the clinical data analysis, and reporting of health care data and provision ofclinical data support to health care information systems operation. The graduate health information technician generally works in the health information department of a hospital, ambulatory care facility, or other type of health care facility. Some of the functions are supervising within the health information department; compliance and risk management functions, coordinating flow of health information to all departments of the hospital; compiling statistics; analyzing health record data for electronic completeness and accuracy; coding and classifying diagnoses and procedures that impact facility reimbursement; assigning diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) or ambulatory payment classifications (APCs); operating a cancer registry; functioning as a privacy officer for the facility; preparing special studies and tabulating data for research; and performing quality, management and utilization management activities, and other performance improvement activities. Graduates are eligible to apply to write the American Health Information Management Association National Certification exam. Upon passing this exam, they may use the initials RHIT, Registered Health Information Technician . Educational Program Length of the Program The Health Information Technology Program is two years in length if the student attends on a full-time basis. Opportunities are available for progression through the program on a part-time basis. Structure of the Professional Program Health Information Technology core courses are offered primarily during the day. General-education courses are offered both day and evening. Some courses are offered online. Design of the Professional Curriculum Students accepted into the Health Information Technology Program typically begin the course of study in the fall semester. The curriculum consists of general-education courses, technical courses in health information technology, and clinical experience in health care facilities in the Lake County area. The Health Information Technology Program is designed to Provide educational experiences to prepare students for beginning a career as a health information technician. Provide concentrated clinical experiences by a rotation schedule through the hospitals and other health care institutions in the community. Provide the medical community with individuals qualified to effectively carry out the functions of the health information management discipline. Contribute to the liberal education of the students by providing a core of general education courses. Qualify students for progression to a baccalaureate degree in specific areas. Assist students in reaching their goals by providing academic, occupational, and personal guidance. View more details on Indiana University - Northwest . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.