Health Information Technology

ATU Ozark | Health Information Technology

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program provides students with the skills and competencies in health data management, information policy, information systems, and administrative and clinical work flow critical to function in an electronic environment.

The Health Information Technology accreditor of Arkansas Tech University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

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Lisa Snow

Lisa Snow
Instructor

Health Sciences and Wellness
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-8500 ext 6301
lsnow@atu.edu 

CAREER OPTIONS

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

 Credentials that stack with this degree:

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

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.