Health Information Technology 

The Health Information Technology program at Forsyth Tech equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s healthcare environment.

You will learn to:

• Organize and manage patient health records using industry-standard practices and technologies
• Apply diagnostic and procedural codes accurately to support clinical documentation and billing
• Understand revenue cycle management, including how diagnosis and procedure codes impact billing and reimbursement processes
• Collect, analyze, and report healthcare data using health information systems and databases
• Utilize digital tools for health information management, including electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth, patient portals, and secure communication platforms
• Safeguard patient privacy and maintain data security in accordance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations
• Apply healthcare laws, ethics, and compliance standards in real-world situations
• Communicate effectively in healthcare settings using a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes
• Strengthen essential soft skills in areas such as critical thinking, communication, leadership, digital fluency, information literacy, ethics, and teamwork
• Prepare for national certification exam, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and meet employer expectations for entry-level HIM roles

Graduates of the Health Information Technology program are prepared for a wide range of careers in healthcare data management, compliance, coding, education, and analytics. With the growing demand for skilled professionals who can manage and protect health information, opportunities continue to expand across hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, public health agencies, and more.

Potential career paths include:

• Medical Coder
• Medical Coding Auditor
• Medical Records Technician
• Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst
• Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
• Quality Improvement Specialist
• Charge Master Auditor
• Cancer/Tumor Registrar
• Release of Information (ROI) Specialist
• HIPAA Compliance Officer
• Healthcare Data Analyst
• Data Quality Manager
• Healthcare Compliance Specialist
• HIM Educator
• Healthcare Consultant

Whether you’re interested in coding, education, data analysis, or regulatory compliance, the HIT field offers a variety of fulfilling career paths and opportunities for advancement.

• AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Exam preparation
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Healthcare Law and Ethics
• Quality Management
• Data Analytics
• Privacy and Security
• Compliance
• Leadership and Management