Health Information Technology Online Degree

Program Title: Associate Degree in Health Information Technology

Description: Do you wish to have a challenging career in the medical field? Health Information technology imparts valuable knowledge in various other areas like Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Legal Aspects, Coding and Abstraction of Data, and Database Management. Health Information Technicians are responsible for compiling & analyzing accurately health care data and maintaining quality patient care. The increasing number of tests and procedures ensure good job prospects for Health care Technicians.

Syllabus: Health Information Technology Program has comprehensive areas of study which provide instruction on the following topics:

• Life Cycle and Food Safety
• Global Nutrition
• Mathematics for Business and Finance
• Medical Terminology
• Pharmacology and Orthopedics
• Surgery, Cardiology and Laboratory
• Oncology, Radiology and Respiratory
• The Digestive System & Urology
• The Reproductive System
• Pathology and Endocrinology
• The Nervous System and Mental Health

Accreditation: Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)

Format of Education: Online & Correspondence courses

Language: English 

Job Opportunities: Health Information Technicians work with nurses, physicians and health practitioners in hospitals, health care facilities, agencies, nursing homes, insurance and government agencies. Medical and health information technicians held more 200,000 jobs last year. More than 40% were working in hospitals. The job opportunities are expected to increase by 35% through 2012. Average annual earning are in the range of $23,000 to $50,000.

University / Institutes:

Penn Foster Career School: With 13 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster Career School is the world's largest and most respected distance learning institution.