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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.

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Douglas Education Center

150 South College Street, Carlisle, PA

Douglas Education Center operates as a 2-year private institution that provides training and education opportunities for its students located in and around Monessen. Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Visual and Performing Arts
• Personal and Culinary Services
• Communication Technology
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies

Based on recent program completion data gathered, over 230 students were awarded degrees with more than 94% of students who start the program complete it. Douglas Education Center offers several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Visual and Performing Arts
• Cosmetology
• Cinematography And Film
• Graphic Communications
• Medical Assistant
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

To help support students, Douglas Education Center may offer student services including:

• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Work study style employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit dec.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Douglas Education Center 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

• Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
  • Total Employment: 370
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $41220

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