It is expected that the demand for well-trained Health Information Technicians will continue to exceed the supply. This demand is related to the health care needs of a growing and aging population, the development of technologically sophisticated medicine and increased scrutiny of health care costs and quality of care by health providers.
Technicians collect and maintain health information, such as patient records and statistics.
Supervisory functions are also stressed for the needs of overlooking the work of clerks and transcriptionists in compiling, coding and storing medical records. The student must maintain a numerical average of 78 or better in each required major course to receive the AAS degree. Upon completion of this program the graduate receives an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is eligible to take the national certification examination to become an Accredited Record Technician. An interview with the Program Chair is also required. Results of prescribed physical examination.