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Earn a Health Information Technician Degree from Rasmussen College
Also, offered completely online Contribute to a Healthy Society with Health Information Technician Training
In the demanding health care industry, detailed and accurate documentation of illnesses, observations, medical or surgical interventions and treatment outcomes are vital to the overall quality of patient care. The Health Information Technician program from Rasmussen College prepares you for a successful career in the important and meaningful health care industry by equipping you with the skills you need to contribute favorably to the health and well-being of society.
Making sure you receive the best possible Health Information Technician training is essential to your future success. Because of the critical nature of the health care industry, the ability to create detailed, accurate records is essential to the successful treatment of patients. Through the knowledge gained from our Health Information Technician program, you not only have the opportunity to excel within your career, but to have a positive impact in the healthcare industry.
Note: Degree offered at the Green Bay, Mankato, St. Cloud, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Lake Elmo, Rockford campuses and Online.Learn more:
What You Will Learn
What Health Information Technicians Do
Why Get Health Information Technician Training?
Health Information Technician Job Opportunities
Health Information Technician Salary Information
Medical Coding Diploma
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Program Accreditation
The Health Information Technician program offered at the Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Mankato, and St. Cloud campus locations is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The Rocford campus is currently a candidate for this accreditation status.
If you would like more information, please call us at (888) 549-6755. Speak with one of our Admission Representatives who will be happy to tell you all about how Rasmussen College can help you get the great career you’ve always wanted.
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What You Will Learn During Your Health Information Technician Training
We combine our classes with internship opportunities, meaning no matter which program you choose you will have the knowledge, as well as the practical experience you need, to thrive at your new career.
In our Health Information Technician program, you will learn all about:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding
- Ambulatory Care Coding
- Intro to Health Information Management
- Medical Insurance and Billing
- Quality Analysis and Management
- Pathology
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Medical Coding Practicum
- Healthcare Information Technologies
- …plus more!
What Health Information Technicians Do
Health Information Technicians have important responsibilities that affect patients and include the recording of information. Some of the more prominent tasks are:
- Plan, develop, maintain and operate a variety of health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store and analyze information
- Post medical insurance billings
- Prepare statistical reports, narrative reports and graphic presentations of information such as tumor registry data for use by hospital staff, researchers, or other users
- Process and prepare business and government forms
- Process patient admission and discharge documents
- Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
- Release information to persons and agencies according to regulations
- Resolve or clarify codes and diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings
- Review records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations
- Train medical records staff
- Transcribe medical reports
Another Option in Health Information Technician Training
If you are already an Allied Health professional, we also offer a Medical Coding diploma that will help you increase your credentials and your earning power in your job.
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For more information on any of our Allied Health programs, please call us at (888) 549-6755, and one of our Admissions Representative will be happy to help you.
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