Health Information and Medical Records Technology Degree

In its most basic form, the Health Information & Medical Records Technology is a field of study focused on the secure exchange of health information using computer systems. Information about a patients health and well-being is often exchanged between a number of stakeholders including the consumer, health care provider, quality monitors, health care payers, and insurance providers. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

Also known as Franklin Institute of Boston

100 State Street, Framingham, MA

Franklin Institute of Boston is a 4-year private institution, which offers career oriented education for its students. Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Mechanic and Repair Technology
• Construction Trades
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Engineering Technology

Over 590 students have completed their schooling in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with more than 50% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology has listed more than ten different programs available to students, including degrees as high as a Bachelor's degree. The more popular programs are shown below:

• Auto Mechanic
• Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Electrician
• Pharmacy Technician

To help support students, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology may provide services like those listed below:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education has accredited the education provided by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology for over seven straight years. Please visit bfit.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

Description

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical records and health information technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).