Health Information Technology - Erie Community College

Health Information Technology from Erie Community College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for employment as health information technicians . Graduates of this program will be prepared for positions in the medical record departments of health care institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, health maintenance organizations, physician offices, insurance companies and a variety of health care institutions. Graduates will be prepared in organizing, analyzing and technically evaluating medical records according to established standards. Compilation of statistics, medical coding of information, abstracting medical records and legal aspects of health information will be taught. The academic content will include a core of liberal arts chosen from the areas of anatomy and physiology, social sciences, mathematics and English. The remainder of the curriculum is designed to build technical, computer and supervisory skills necessary for the health information technician. Computer laboratories will also be used for medical coding, statistical analysis, clinical data base management and maintenance and retrieval of patient data. During the course of study, students will participate in two professional practice experiences which will provide training and experience in actual health care settings. View more details on Erie Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.