Health Information Technology

Photos of health information technicians

Considering a career in Health Information Technology?

Please join us Tuesday, October 15 from 6-7 p.m. at St. Petersburg College

Caruth Health Education Center in the Auditorium.

Health Information Technology Programs

As a health information professional, you play a crucial role in managing patient health information by verifying and maintaining the accuracy and security of medical records. Our program gives you the technical expertise and leadership skills to advance in this field.

·         Careers

Our program prepares you for the following careers:

Health Information Technician

Data quality manager

Patient information coordinator

Health information consultant or product representative

Medical coder or biller

Healthcare Informatics Technician

·         Outlook

The growing use of electronic health records will continue to increase the demand for health information technicians. As Americans live longer and receive more health care services, the need for health information specialists is expected to grow 21 percent through 2020, much faster than average, particularly for those with a strong understanding of technology and computer software.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in:

  • Hospitals
  • Physician offices
  • Clinics
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Insurance companies
  • Government agencies
  • Home health care providers
  • Malpractice attorney offices
  • HIT vendors
  • Hospice

What You Should Know

The Health Information Technology credentialing exam pass rate for 2014 reporting period was 100%.

In order to be successful in our health information technology programs, you must be able to demonstrate these essential functions.

We hope to see you!

 

St. Petersburg College

Caruth Health Education Center

7200 66th Street North

Pinellas Park

VISIT www.spcollege.edu/hec