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 New York colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.

Berkeley College – New York

Also known as Berkeley College NYC Campus

33-09 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY

Berkeley College NYC Campus operates as a four year career college dedicated to providing a practical education for students in New York and surrounding areas. Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Security and Protective Services

Over two thousand students have completed their education in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with about 33% of those who start the program continuing on to complete it. Over ten different programs are offered at Berkeley College NYC Campus, with a Bachelor's degree being the highest degree available. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Fashion Merchandising
• International Business
• Accounting
• Advertising and Marketing

To help support students, Berkeley College - New York may provide some services to students including:

• Distance learning
• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Berkeley College – New York offers an associate's degree program in health information and medical records technology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $48500
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $66710

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