Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
The Health Information Technology Program is designed to train students for employment in the healthcare industry, focusing on data management, information security, compliance with payment laws and organization of medical records. Health information technicians make sure that patients’ records are properly coded and kept safe to ensure patients’ privacy and security. The required courses include Medical Coding I-III, Medical Technology for HIT, Legal Aspects of Healthcare and more. Graduates will be eligible to take the AHIMA certification examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Program graduates can seek employment at hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, insurance companies or any other organization that uses health information.
The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.
Program At a Glance
For those who want to:
Keep patients’ important medical records organized
Protect patients’ private data
Enter a promising job market upon graduation
Strengthen their credentials
Program Snapshot
In-district Tuition: $8,763*
Out-of-district Tuition: $12,129*
Average Length: 2.9 Years
Credits: 66*
Average Salary: $39,810*
Graduation Retention Rate: 63%*
Possible Careers
Health information technician
Health records manager
Medical records auditor
Electronic records developer
Coding specialist
Compliance officer
*Costs are estimates and are subject to change. Please visit the tuition and fees details page for precise details or call 417-447-7500. Degree time/credits vary with students' enrollment and course completion. Graduation retention varies by case. For program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates visit Student Outcomes/Student Right-to-Know. Salary information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.
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Program-specific Courses
For the full program requirements, see curriculum. For the full list of courses, see the catalog.
Admissions
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
