Health Information Technology
Length of Program:
6 semesters plus prerequisites
Students Admitted: Fall
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Salary Range: $22,145 - $34,670
Cost of Program: $9,895. In-district tuition includes General and Student Fees. There are other program related costs.
Every time a patient receives healthcare, a record is maintained of the observations, medical or surgical interventions, and treatment outcomes. This record includes information that the patient provides concerning his or her symptoms and medical history, the results of examinations, reports of x-rays and laboratory tests, diagnoses and treatment plans. Medical coders and health information technicians organize and evaluate these records for completeness and accuracy.
Technicians begin to assemble patients’ health information by first making sure their initial medical charts are complete. They ensure that all forms are completed and properly identified and signed, and that all necessary information is in the computer.
