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

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Northwestern College – Southwestern Campus (NC)

2601 N. Mulford, Rockford, IL

Northwestern College - Southwestern Campus is a two-year career college, which offers career oriented education for its students in Bridgeview and surrounding areas. Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Security and Protective Services
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Communication Technology

In the previous year, over 200 students were awarded degrees with about 36% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Over twenty different programs are offered at NBC, with an Associates degree being the highest degree available. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Pharmacy Technician
• Law and Justice Administration
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Business Administration
• Paralegal

To support students and graduates, Northwestern College - Southwestern Campus may provide some services to students like:

• Distance learning
• Weekend and night classes available
• Career path counseling
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwestern College – Southwestern Campus has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Rockford, IL
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $35670

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