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.
Learn How To
Use various classification systems to code, categorize and manage patient information
Ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems
Comply with established data quality principles, legal and information security standards and professional best-practice guidelines
Job Outlook
Health information technology is one of the fastest-growing occupations in our region. And as the health care industry moves toward electronic records, the demand for health information professionals will continue to grow and increase. Excellent career opportunities are available in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies. Other opportunities are available in nursing homes, physician’s offices and rehabilitation centers.
Potential Careers
Health Information Technician
Medical Records Technician
