健康资讯科技
理学副学士(理学学士.S.)
的 健康资讯科技 理学副学士(理学学士.S.) degree 程序 at 美高梅 with online courses prepares you to go directly into a specialized career in medical records.
健康信息 professionals play a critical role in health care–even though they 很少与病人互动. 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. 健康信息 technicians are specialists in preparing, analyzing and managing medical records. 的y play a key role in coding and reimbursement and are considered experts in assuring the privacy and security of health data. In the HIT 程序 at 美高梅, 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.
限制访问计划
This is a limited-access 程序. For admission requirements and updates, 程序 application and deadlines, visit the 健康科学 Division website.
This 程序 is completely offered online except for the clinical/practicum in the 最后一个学期.
Have questions, or want more information?
计划的细节
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Review course descriptions, important dates and deadlines and other 程序s details in the official college catalog.
Alternative Ways To Earn Credit
Did you know that you may already be eligible to receive college credit toward this 程序? Check out these opportunities:
- 行业认证 – Receive college credit for approved 行业认证
- Technical College Programs – Receive college credit toward this 程序 for completing 一个批准 奥兰治技术学院 or 奥西奥拉技术学院 程序.
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Prepare for a supervisory or management role in your field with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business and Organizational Leadership. 完成A之后.S. degree, build on your skills and expand your career opportunities by continuing your education at 美高梅 and earning a bachelor's degree. We encourage you to meet with a career 程序 advisor to create your personalized 教育计划.
项目的长度
70个学分
(after all of the pre-admission course requirements have been met)
项目每年秋季开始.
卫生保健专家
证书
When you choose the Healthcare Specialist technical certificate as your secondary degree pathway, you will earn a workforce credential while completing prerequisite course credits, many of which are requirements for the selective admissions health career 程序s at 美高梅. Earning this certificate is an important first step in your career—your classes can help you become more valuable to our local health 照顾雇主.
职业前景
学习如何
- Use various classification 系统 to code, categorize and manage patient information
- Ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic 系统
- Comply with established data quality principles, legal and information security standards and professional best-practice guidelines
就业前景
健康信息 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. 优秀的职业发展机会 are available in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies 制药公司. Other opportunities are available in nursing homes, physician’s offices and rehabilitation centers.
潜在的职业
- 卫生信息技术员
- 医疗记录技术员
平均工资范围
$32,000 - $38,000
就业率
的 average placement rate for 美高梅 A.S. degree and certificate 程序s ranges between 90 – 95%, according to the latest FETPIP data.
录取程序的步骤
- 参加一个 健康科学 Information Session. Please bring a copy of the 程序 guide for your desired track with you. 如果你 are not local and cannot attend the information session, review the 程序 guide and read the frequently asked questions for the 健康科学 程序s and degrees.
- 申请澳门美高梅网上赌场官网学院.
- Complete required general education courses before applying to the 程序.
- Once your transcripts have been received and evaluated, and if you meet eligibility requirements, you can apply to the 程序.
会话信息
To learn more about this 程序, including application requirements, attend one of 我们的宣讲会. Please bring a copy of the 程序 guide with you. 如果你 are unable to attend, refer to the 程序 guide and the resources available at 健康科学.