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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Laurel Technical Institute (LTI Sharon)

740 E State St, Sharon, PA

Laurel Technical Institute is a two-year career school, which provides high quality education and training for its students. Over 270 students have attended and completed their schooling in the last few years with around 48% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Laurel Technical Institute offers several programs to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Records Technician
• Personal Grooming Arts
• Pharmacy Technician
• Information Science Studies

To help support students, Laurel Technical Institute may offer student services like those listed below:

• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Assistance to find work

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the education provided by Laurel Technical Institute for over thirty-six straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, 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. LTI Sharon 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

• Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $35040

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