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:
Patient information coordinator
Health information consultant or product representative
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