The Certificate in Health Information Technology – Coding Program is designed to train students for employment in the healthcare industry as medical coding specialists. Medical coding specialists collect patient data and organize it to maintain patients’ privacy and security. They are also responsible for making sure an organization’s record-keeping stays in line with government regulations. This certificate program has no general education requirements and can be completed in less time than the Health Information Technology (A.A.S.) degree. 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.

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.