Health Information Technology

Health Information Technology Associate degree | atu ozark

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program provides students with the skills and competencies in health data management, medical coding and billing, information systems, and clinical workflow critical to function in an electronic environment.

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

Virtual labs and Professional Practical Experience (Internships) which will include working with medical billing, medical coding and electronic health records.

Skills You Will Learn

Accurately record and collect data and document findings
Analytical thinking skills.
Apply a code of ethics specific to health information technology.
Assess, supervise and provide teaching to other personnel.
Critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
Effectively utilize all stages of health information (assessment, health information process, planning, implementation and evaluation).
Soft communication skills.

Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.

The AR Futures grant could cover your expenses for this credential. Check credential eligibility.

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You could work as a(n):

Data Analyst
Medical billing specialist
Medical coder
Medical compliance specialist

Alumni of our program work at:

Agera Medical Billing & Management
Johnson Regional Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Thompson Chiropractic Clinic

View the links below to better understand the courses, the course timeline, and who your faculty will be when you enroll as an ATU student.

Credentials that stack with this degree:

Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science Registered Health Information Administrator

Point of Pride

Our students 2018/19 HIT students who sat for the RHIT exam had a 100% pass rate.

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STUDENT GOALS

Students will learn the basic concepts and functions of the origin, use, content, and format of the health record; gain an understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of a health care facility; and gain an understanding of the electronic medical record and its use in the health care facility.

This program will provide students with the skills necessary to sit for the national exam for certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

With the nearly universal implementation of electronic medical records and communications, this program will provide increased employment opportunities in the health care records industry.

ACCREDITATION

The Health Information Technology Associate degree program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education(CAHIIM), 233 N Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5800; telephone: (312) 233-1100. http://www.cahiim.org.