Healthcare Management

HCA Healthcare Information Technician



 1-800-563-1237

$8,000.00(USD)

Includes textbooks, materials, & fees Enroll Now Contact Us
  • Online 24/7
  • 24 Cr Hours
  • Enroll Mthly
  • 8 Months

HCA HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNICIAN:

This Healthcare Information Technician Certificate program is designed to provide knowledge in compiling, processing, and maintaining healthcare records at area hospitals and clinics in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Upon completion of this program, the student among other items would able to:

  • Explain the basic healthcare information clinical terms, the reimbursement methods, and the various basic information systems used in healthcare,
  • Discuss the basic healthcare information improvement concepts, and methods for improving efficiency and effectiveness,
  • Describe healthcare information management layout and guidelines of the ICD-10-PCS and describe the purpose of the ICD-10-PCS code,
  • Outline how to use the healthcare information principles and terminology in the ICD-10-PCS codebook,
  • Define the healthcare information concept relative to human body orientation and the human body in healthy and diseased conditions.

EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows
  • Ability to work with a computer

 

ADMISSIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED or College Transcripts
  • Proof of US Residency requirements.
  • Complete the Quick Contact form and request for details

 

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

To make your online experience enjoyable and trouble-free, students are required to meet the following material and equipment requirements:

  • Own or have access to a computer or laptop with Windows 7 or better.
  • Computer or laptop (with wireless mouse) must be compatible with Microsoft Office software, if you are not sure, complete the Quick Contact form on the website.
  • Have access to High Speed Internet with Mozilla Firefox Browser.
  • Ensure that their computer or laptop is able to display Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word
  • Have an e-mail account which the student checks daily.
  • Install Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 on their computer or laptop.

REQUIRED COURSES

  • BUS 106         Resume Writing and Career Development
  • CSC 101         SQL Structured Query Language
  • HCA 102        ICD-10 Coding
  • HCA 103        Medical Terminology
  • HCA 106        Modern Medical Billing I  
  • HCA 108        Modern Medical Coding I
  • HCA 110        Computers in Healthcare
  • HCA 114        Health Information Management I

DURATION

  • 600 Clock Hours 24 Semester Credit Hours
  • Full time students 8 months
  • Cost of Tuition including textbooks and materials $8,000.00
  • Grant and easy payment plan are available, please e-mail faid@joshuaci.com for details

 

MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY AND HOURLY RATE*

  • Median Wages (2022) hourly: $22.69
  • Median Wages (2022) Annual: $47,180
  • Employment (2022): 194,300

*The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Data 2022. ONET Online

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Possible job titles for students who graduated from this program include but not limited to the following:

  • Medical Record Clerk
  • Health Information Clerk
  • Medical Records Technician
  • Office Records Manager
  • Medical File Clerk
  • Medical Records Coordinator
  • Medical Records Advisor
  • Medical Records Director
  • Healthcare Records Analyst
  • Medical Records Receptionist

POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS

Upon successful completion of the program, optional certification information includes the following:

  • National Healthcare Association (NHA)
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Certification fee $125.00

AWARD UPON COMPLETION

The student will receive a certificate with credit hour transcripts upon successful completion of the program.