Saint Paul College Programs

Health Information Technology

Program Documents

Program Brochure
Health Information Technology AAS Degree Program Guide Sheet
Contact Faculty Advisor, Kelly Dale, for more information.

Program Overview

Health Information Technicians play a vital role in the health care industry by participating in the creation, completion, distribution and retention of medical record documentation according to policies and procedures outlined by several regulating bodies such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Facilities and Medicare. Individuals enrolled in the program will obtain a broad body of knowledge which will allow them to become employed in many capacities within a health information department. Some of the positions include such tasks as: release of information, various registries, incomplete chart room, processing of medical documentation, coding and abstracting, and may include supervisory or leadership roles based on skill and ability.

Students who successfully complete the Health Information Technology degree are allowed to sit for the national examination given by the American Health Information Management Association to become a Registered Health Information Technician upon successful completion of the examination.

Program Requirements:
• Health Information Technology AAS Degree

What You'll Learn

• Specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, and quality improvement.
• Procedure codes using ICD-9-CM and CPT/HPCS
• Policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services
• Policies and procedures to assure the accuracy of health information

Career Settings

• Private physician offices and clinics
• Specialty clinics
• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Rehabilitation facilities
• Government offices
• Insurance industry
• Dental and chiropractic clinics
• Information technology suppliers

Additional Benefits

• Graduates will be prepared to sit for the certification examination given by the American Health Information Management Association to become a Registered Health Information Technician
• Graduates will possess a knowledge base which will allow them to find employment in the health care industry

Related Programs also available at Saint Paul College

Medical Office Careers

• Medical Office Professional AAS Degree
• Medical Coding Certificate
• Medical Records Clerk Certificate
• Medical Receptionist Certificate
• Medical Transcriptionist Certificate