Health Information Technology

Health Information Technicians are specialists in preparing, analyzing and managing health information. They are trained in the latest information management technology applications and understand the workflow in healthcare organizations. They play a key role in healthcare statistics, coding and reimbursement and are considered experts in assuring the privacy and security of health care data.

Admission Cycle: Summer semester
Maximum Number Admitted Annually: 15

Program of Study

The Health Information Technology program prepares students for a career working with health information in diverse roles in a variety of healthcare settings. Health Information Technology professionals perform the essential functions of compiling, processing, analyzing, abstracting, managing, securing and reporting health information that is vital to providing quality patient care.

The HIT curriculum covers the most relevant and up-to-date healthcare industry standards and provides students with the skills and knowledge to:

Apply internal and external policies, regulations, and standards to ensure the accuracy and integrity of health data.
Utilize established guidelines to ensure accurate healthcare billing and compliance in the assignment and evaluation of coded data.
Apply policies and standards to the selection, implementation and use of health information software and systems.
Apply legal and ethical concepts and principles to the practice of health information management.
Utilize human resources management, finance management, and team leadership skills to effectively supervise and lead others.
Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with state and federal regulations.

CAHIIM

The HIT Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Additional Information

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is offered online with the exception of the General Education courses and Professional Practice Experiences (PPE). PPE helps to bring theory into practice and will be made available with an affiliated health-related facility/agency in the student’s specific geographic region.
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Technical Standards
Student/Graduate Goal and Completion Rate

Careers Available

Health Information Technology graduates are employed in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, health insurance organizations, outpatient clinics, physician’s offices, hospice, research organizations, educational institutions, mental health facilities, healthcare product vendors, and any organization that uses patient data or health information.

Careers in the Health Information Technology field include:

Medical Coder/Auditor
Health Information Manager
Quality Improvement Specialist
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Release of Information Specialist
HIPAA Compliance Officer
Healthcare Data Analyst
Data Quality Manager
Health Information Management Consultant

Program Offerings

Program	Credential Level	Offered	Code
Health Information Technology-Summer Entry	Associate in Applied Science	Day	A45360

Program Contact

If you would like additional information about the Health Information Technology program, please contact:

Daveta Strayhorn at 336.734.7644 or dstrayhorn@forsythtech.edu
Tarsha Walker (Instructor) at twalker@forsythtech.edu

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