Course variations

Course summary

The health information technician is the professional responsible for maintaining components of health information systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, legal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system. In all types of facilities, and in various locations within a facility, the health information technician possesses the technical knowledge and skills necessary to process, maintain, compile, and report health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality management and research; abstract and code clinical data using appropriate classification systems; and analyze health records according to standards. The health information technician may be responsible for functional supervision of the various components of the health information system. The healthcare information systems curriculum is an associate degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should be a high school graduates. Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores: 20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT are required. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received. Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College. To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students: English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV; Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III; Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography; Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language. A score of 525 on the TOEFL, or a 197 computer based TOEFL, is required for admission.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Department name

Bowling Green Community College, Division of Health Sciences