Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Health Information Technology

Valencia College

The Health Information Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program with online courses that prepares you to go directly into a specialized career in medical records.Health information professionals play a critical role in health care-even though they rarely interact with patients. Every time you hear a health statistic on the news, read a doctor’s diagnosis in your medical record or use your health insurance card, you can be sure a medical record technician has played a part. Health information technicians are specialists in preparing, analyzing and managing medical records. They play a key role in coding and reimbursement and are considered experts in assuring the privacy and security of health data. In Valencia’s HIT program, students learn how to collect, analyze, monitor and report health data, using the latest technology. As more doctors and hospitals move toward electronic health records, trained technicians in this field will become more in demand than ever.Valencia College accepted its first class of Health Information Technology students in January, 2014. The health information technology occupation is one of the fastest growing professions in one of the fastest growing industries. Health information professionals provide reliable and valid information that drives health care. Health information technicians are specialists in managing medical records, coding and reimbursement, and possess the skills to critically think and problem solve.Health information technology professionals play a key role in preparing, analyzing and maintaining health records and are considered experts in assuring the privacy and security of health data. The health information field is increasingly focusing on electronic patient records, database management, privacy and security. Health information technology professionals work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, physician practices, long term care, home health care, and insurance companies.

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