Health Information Technology - Penn Foster College

Health Information Technology from Penn Foster College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. PROGRAM OVERVIEW There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Health Information Technology . The Penn Foster College Health Information Technology Associate Degree Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You'll learn about: Medical terminology Anatomy and physiology Law and ethics in medicine Medical coding And much more Why earn a distance learning Associate Degree? You need to learn the data coding and analyzing skills required ? then, with the right credentials, you can work at a: Hospital Nursing Home Medical Group Practice Home Health Agency Demand for Health Information Technology professionals is on the increase, due to growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures. Increasing scrutiny by third-party insurance payers, regulators, courts, and consumers will lead to a 29% increase in jobs by 2014!* PROGRAM OUTLINE This outline covers all four semesters of your at-home degree program. You will receive credit for previous college course work if you meet Penn Foster College standards. If you wish to receive credit for previous course work, contact the college you attended and ask that your transcripts be forwarded to Penn Foster College for evaluation. There is a non-refundable transcript processing fee of $30. All previous college work must have been completed with a grade of "C" or better, and as much as 50% of the required credits may be transferred. We will also credit your tuition for all the courses that are acceptable. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.