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

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Western Technical College

9050 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX

Western Technical College is a two year private career college that provides a great education environment for its students. Over 980 students have completed their education in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with a graduation rate of about 88%. Western Technical College has several programs to pick from. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Massage Therapy
• Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant

To support students and graduates, Western Technical College may offer support services including:

• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Helping students find work after graduation

This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges since 1990. Please visit westerntech.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Technical College offers a less than two-year award 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

• El Paso, TX
  • Total Employment: 630
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $31780

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