Health Information Management Technician HIMT.S.CRT
One-year Technical Certificate - 30 Credit Hours
Division: Health Sciences
Department: Health Information Management
Effective as of Fall 2017
What is the program about?
The Health Information Management Technician certificate prepares students to work in a medical office setting. This certificate will focus on preparing students for an entry-level office position in a medical facility where basic electronic health record technology, medical terminology, medicolegal principles and revenue-cycle principles are utilized. A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses to receive the certificate.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and attitudes consistent with performing tasks related to a medical office setting in a healthcare environment.
- Apply the basic concepts of medical terminology, medicolegal regulations, and health record management.
- Demonstrate the ability to competently perform the duties associated with working in medical office settings.
Career Opportunities
Healthcare record scanners, record clerks, receptionists, medicolegal technicians, patient-registration clerks, long-term care HIM positions, hospice HIM positions, insurance companies and healthcare facilities clerk.
