Overview
Health Information Technology graduates from Indiana Tech will successfully demonstrate the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the United States healthcare system, to include all healthcare disciplines across the continuum of care and transformation of healthcare from a paper-based environment to an electronic-based environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the American Health Information Management Association's Code of Ethics for compliance with professional and ethical requirements of Registered Health Information Technicians.
- Recognize entry-level knowledge of administration, management, and legal aspects of the patient healthcare record.
- Utilize electronic systems for data collection and analysis at entry-level of competency to assure the healthcare system can deliver excellence in care, enabling confidence of healthcare consumers, clinicians, researchers and secondary users of health information data.
- Apply critical thinking to correctly classify, code, and index diagnoses and procedures; analyze and report information for cost control, quality management, project management, and strategic planning; design and maintain databases; monitor regulatory standards; facilitate research; and implement system controls to provide patient information privacy and security.
- Identify the importance of commitment to professional and ethical behavior, leadership and lifelong learning in the profession of health information management.
- Distinguish the value of diversity with clear, appropriate and culturally sensitive boundaries
Federal regulations that require the use of electronic health records are expected to create tens of thousands of jobs in health information technology within the next three years.
The HIT program starts with a solid basis in math and English then adds expertise in medical coding, reimbursement and the privacy and security of patient records. Students will have hands-on experiences with the electronic health record (EHR) and project management as it relates to EHR implementation. They will use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data to improve patient care or control costs. The coursework and field experience prepares students for the specific work skills identified by health care industry employers and the profession's strategic vision.
Careers Information
- Health Data Analysts
- Release-of-Information Specialist
- Clinical Documentation Specialist
- Medical Coding
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Ambulatory Services Coding
- Diagnosis Coding
- Health Data Management
- Health Data Privacy and Security
- Statistical Problem Solving
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Indiana Tech follows a rolling admissions process. International students should apply at least 2 months prior to the start date.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Fort Wayne, United States
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Informatics View 592 other Bachelors in Health Administration in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application form
- Official secondary school results (with certified translations and grading scale)
- Official university transcripts, if applicable (with certified translations and grading scale)
- If from a foreign university, please have these transcripts evaluated at one of these approved transfer credit agencies
- If you plan on transferring from another university, you can read about the transfer process here.
- English proficiency test results (for students from non-English speaking countries)
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents32872 USD / year≈ 32872 USD / year - Out-of-State32872 USD / year≈ 32872 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State32872 USD / year≈ 32872 USD / year
Additional Details
Online: $399 per credit
Living costs
Fort Wayne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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