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General Contact
- School Code: 405716
- Phone: (605) 718-6550
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Admissions Office
- Phone: (505) 348-3750
Financial Aid Office
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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 South Dakota colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.
National American University – Rio Rancho
1000 Ellsworth Street, Suite 2400-B, Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Health Information and Medical Records Technology program at National American University – Rio Rancho, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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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
- Rapid City, SD
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Hourly Rate: $18.61
- Average Annual Salary: $38710
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students National American University – Rio Rancho accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, National American University – Rio Rancho may offer services to students including:
- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work