Health Information Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• AAA 090
• ENG 090
• MAT 060
• REA 090
Health information technologists play a critical role in maintaining, collecting and analyzing the data that doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers rely on to deliver quality healthcare. They are experts in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems and coding the diagnosis and procedures for healthcare services provided to patients. HIT professionals work in a multitude of settings throughout the healthcare industry including hospitals, physician’s offices and clinics, long term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies and home care providers. Associates degree personnel hold positions such as health data analyst, insurance claims analyst, records technicians specialist, clinical coding specialist, physician practice manager, patient information coordinator. Students may progress to a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM).
Contact Information
Vicki Bond
Coordinator, Medical Office Technology
Centennial Campus, A353
719-502-3324
vicki.bond@ppcc.edu
Program Information
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Health Information Technology Program
Last updated 5/27/2010