Erie Community College, State University of New York

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Program Description

The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for employment as health information technicians. Graduates of this program will be prepared for positions in the medical record departments of health care institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, health maintenance organizations, physician offices, insurance companies and a variety of health care institutions. Graduates will be prepared in organizing, analyzing and technically evaluating medical records according to established standards. Compilation of statistics, medical coding of information, abstracting medical records and legal aspects of health information will be taught.

The academic content will include a core of liberal arts chosen from the areas of anatomy and physiology, social sciences, mathematics and English. The remainder of the curriculum is designed to build technical, computer and supervisory skills necessary for the health information technician. Computer laboratories will also be used for medical coding, statistical analysis, clinical data base management and maintenance and retrieval of patient data. During the course of study, students will participate in two professional practice experiences which will provide training and experience in actual health care settings.

Accreditation

The Erie Community College Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Department Notes

Cost of books, supplies, identification badges, transportation to clinical sites, other costs related to Professional Practice Experience (PPE) and the physical examination prior to these clinicals are the responsibility of the HIT student.

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Hegis: 5213
Curriculum Code: 1117
Total Degree Credits: 70.5
Campus Location: North
Health Sciences Division