The health information technology associate degree program offered at DeVry's Houston and Irving campuses follows a curriculum based on current associate degree, entry-level competencies, as outlined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Students have access to up-to-date coding and chart management lab software and have the opportunity for professional practice experience. Classes can be taken through a mix of onsite and online classes or via the school's online degree program. Coursework includes basic medical terminology, introduction to health services and information systems, international classification of diseases, legal and regulatory issues in health information, and health insurance and reimbursement.
The San Antonio (Ingram) campus of this nationwide college offers an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology that combines classroom instruction with hands-on training in medical coding. Prior to graduation, students are required to complete an externship to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue entry-level health information positions in clinics, labs, hospitals, private offices and other health care facilities.
Located in San Antonio and originally founded in 1898, this two-year public school has a student population of 10,335 and an associate degree program in health information technology. The curriculum consists of 69 credit hours and includes courses like medical terminology, health care statistics, health care delivery systems, health information organization and supervision, pharmacology, ambulatory coding and computers in health care. Graduates are eligible to become registered health information technicians through AHIMA's national accreditation exam.
The El Paso campus of this vocational school offers a one-year health information technology certification program that combines training in three critical areas: medical records coding, health claims examining and medical billing. With a certificate from this program, graduates will be prepared to work for a private health care practice, clinic, hospital, government agency, nursing facility, insurance company or consulting firm. All school instructors are certified through AHIMA and the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).