Health Information Technician A.A.S. degree
Health Information Technicians are specialists in great demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics cites health information technology as one of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S. Health Information Technicians are experts in managing patient health information, administering computer information systems, and coding diagnosis and procedures for patient health care services. This field places you where healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology. Quality of care by collecting, analyzing, and reporting health care data.
The Health Information Technician, Associate in Applied Science degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Graduates are eligible to write the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) national certification examination for the RHIT credential.
The Health Information Technician Associate in Applied Science degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). www.ahima.org www.cahiim.org
Medical Coding Certificate
This option prepares the student with the necessary skills to be employed as a medical coder in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, long-term care, and insurance companies.
The medical coding certificate option at NDSCS is approved by the AHIMA and recognized as offering quality coding instruction. Graduates are encouraged to write the AHIMA national certification examination for the CCA credential.
The Medical Coding Program is approved by the American Health Information Management Association. Approved coding programs are recognized as offering quality coding instruction. www.ahima.org
Medical Administrative Assistant A.A.S. degree
This degree prepares the entry-level student for employment in a physician's office, nursing home, hospital or other healthcare facility. Students can work as appointment coordinators, medical office receptionists, schedulers, health unit coordinators, or medical records clerks.
Medical Transcription Certificate
Medical transcriptionists provide an important service to the health care industry by transcribing dictated medical reports that document a patient's medical care. They may work in a variety of settings, including medical clinics, physicians' offices, hospitals, transcription service companies and with experience, even from home. This is an excellent career choice for the detail-ortiented disciplined and organized individual who enjoys computers.
