Health Information Technology AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to classify medical information and prepare records, under the supervision of a medical records administrator. Includes instruction in medical records science, medical terminology, record classification, user needs, indexing, special records systems, computer operation, and applicable laws and regulations.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1056.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,118.00 |
| Books | $3,050.00 |
| Fees | $2,610.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $628.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,406.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Students selected from prior admissions. See catalog for application requirements. Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 for assistance once accepted into program.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Prior Acceptance Required. Also Biol, Typing
- Other - background check and health insurance
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Health Information Technology AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to classify medical information and prepare records, under the supervision of a medical records administrator. Includes instruction in medical records science, medical terminology, record classification, user needs, indexing, special records systems, computer operation, and applicable laws and regulations.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1056.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,118.00 |
| Books | $3,050.00 |
| Fees | $2,610.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $628.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,406.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Students selected from prior admissions. See catalog for application requirements. Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 for assistance once accepted into program.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Prior Acceptance Required. Also Biol, Typing
- Other - background check and health insurance
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes