Train for a Rewarding Healthcare IT Career – 100% Online
You don’t have to be a doctor or a nurse to make a real difference in the world of healthcare. Health Information Technology and Management professionals provide important support by tracking patient information including medical history and test results via electronic medical records (EMRs).
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Take IT to the next level. Health Informatics is a new, trending and exciting field of IT dedicated to the health systems and processes that keep technology at the forefront of advancement in the Medical Field.
If you are seeking an in-demand career that provides meaningful work and a flexible schedule, a career in Health Information Technology could be for you.
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology is an online school dedicated to giving you the best healthcare education. Specialized Medical experts are always there to help you get the most out of your learning experience. When you learn online with Cambridge, you can earn your degree without putting your life on hold for years. Learn, work and have a life with an online education.
Financial Aid is available. We will work with you and your family through the process for those who qualify.
- Associate of Science in Health Information Technology Program
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Program
Associate of Science in Health Information Technology Progra
This fully online program will teach you the systems and processes for collecting and maintaining medical records, as well as basic medical terminology and anatomy, and medical billing and coding.
Curriculum
In addition to general education courses designed to develop well-rounded professionals, this program features courses including:
- Computers in Healthcare
- Comparative Health Records and Data Security
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
- Health Data Content and Structure
- Healthcare Delivery Systems
- Pharmacology Essentials
- Legal Aspects of Healthcare
- Health Information Systems
- Virtual Lab Practicum
- Healthcare Statistics
- Clinical Quality Assessment
- Health Information Technology
- Fundamentals of ICD Coding
- Principles of CPT/HCPCS
- Insurance and Reimbursement Procedures
- Intermediate Coding
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of Health Information Technologists is projected to grow by 17% from 2021 to 2031 and add 7,000 new jobs.
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Program
Learn the skills to find employment in the growing field of health information management by earning your bachelor’s degree at Cambridge College. You’ll be trained in important skills including creating, collecting and analyzing health records, using software to improve outcomes and medical billing and coding.
Curriculum
In addition to general education courses designed to develop well-rounded professionals, this program features courses including:
- Introduction to Health Information Management
- Principles of Healthcare Management
- Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management
- CPT and HCPCS Coding
- Healthcare Records Data Management
- Electronic Health Records in Healthcare Today
- Project Management for HIM Professionals
- Healthcare Finance
- Health Information Management Organizational Leadership
- Principles of Healthcare Compliance
- Coding and Classification Systems I
- Healthcare Research and Data Analysis
- Data Governance for the HIM Profession
- Quality Performance Improvement Concepts
- Human Resources in Health Information Management
- Coding and Classification Systems II
- Revenue Cycle Management for the HIM Professional
- HIM Seminar
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of Health Information Technologists is projected to grow by 17% from 2021 to 2031 and add 7,000 new jobs.
Certifications
This program is intended to prepare you to complete the following exams:
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Certified Coding Specialist
- Certified Coding Associate
Why become a Health Information Technologist
Do Meaningful Work
Wake up everyday knowing the work you put in is directly affecting people in need. You’re there to streamline the flow of information so more people can receive proper care based on good information produced by you and your work. HIT & Informatics are vital to patient care and securing privacy protection.
Essential Industry-Specific Need
Health Information Technology is a specialized field that needs smart people like you to help the medical field advance as fast as it’s growing. Many new technologies and practices are being developed, stay ahead of the bell curve with HIT.
In-Demand Career
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.4 million new jobs are projected through 2026 healthcare. Health Information Technology helps you gain the job skills employers are looking for in the field**.
100% Online
Not only is the Health Information Technology program 100% online, there are many career opportunities in the field that allow for remote work from home. This is great for those that need a better work-life balance or for people that want to reduce the commuting time in a day.
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Financial Aid and Bursary Options Available
Our financial services team is here to make sure that you get access to all the resources that are available to you, such as:
- Student Loans
- Bursaries
- Student Lines of Credit
- Employer and Union-Sponsored Education Programs
Every student’s situation is unique, and our dedicated financial services team will help you discover all of your financial aid options. Get started learning about your funding options today.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
What Our Health Information Management Bachelor Degree Graduates Say
Michael Salviolo
“Best money you ever spend on education”
Faith Calhourn
“I wish I started earlier”
Kaci Goodner
“This has been the best decision of my life!”
Why Study 100% Online with Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
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We Won’t Waste Your Time
Topics covered in the Online Health Information Technology program have been carefully chosen by the best in this field. Our focused curriculum is expertly designed to reduce the course length while fitting in all the knowledge you need without feeling overburdened.
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Outstanding Instructors
Our instructors have extensive experience in the health information technology field, and are readily available for you. Get help from experts in the field when you need it, from wherever you are.
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Learn at Your Own Pace
Study where you want, when you want. The convenient distance learning system allows you the freedom and flexibility to balance things like work, family and other responsibilities while you get the skills to get ahead. Never feel rushed to keep up or held back when you’ve mastered a topic.
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Ongoing Real-Time Support
Instruction is delivered in the form of online chats, videos and bulletin board interactions. You can interact with and learn from classmates and the instructor in real-time or via the platforms chat and bulletin functionality.
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Save Money
With online learning you never have to waste time travelling to the campus. Not to mention the added cost of transit or gas and parking. The online program eliminates the cost and inconvenience of traveling to campus, which saves you time and money.
Career Opportunities
Now is the best time to get started. Most HIT professionals will find themselves working in hospitals, care facilities and physician based practices, Others can also find opportunities in Law firms, Insurance companies or in Pharmaceutical.
You’ll learn a vast array of information through your coursework such as:
- Anatomy & physiology
- Health Sciences
- Medical Terminology
- Fundamentals of ICD coding
- Insurance and reimbursement procedures
- Health information systems
- Health Data Content and Structure
- Pharmacology Essentials
- Comparative Health Records and Data Security
- Healthcare Statistics
- Intermediate coding
- Virtual Lab Practicum
Through all your new knowledge and skills you’ll be able to unlock career opportunities in many different veins of the industry. Some of the prominent areas and job types you’ll gain access to include:
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Coding & Revenue Cycle
- Coding Specialists
- Cancer registrar
- Revenue cycle manager
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Information Governance
- Patient registrar & Care coordinator
- Compliance officer
- Risk Management
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Informatics
- Electronic Health Records
- Director of clinical information
- Patient Indexing
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Data Analytics
- Mapping Specialist
- Data quality Manager
- Data Integrity Analyst
If you’re interested in learning more about careers in healthcare as a Health Information Technologist, and exploring whether this is the right career path for you, fill out this form.
A helpful Career Advisor will assist with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.
*Program length when completed in normal time
** USBLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Records and Health Information Technicians.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing