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

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Enterprise State Community College

5355 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL

About
Enterprise State Community College, located in Enterprise, Alabama, was founded in 1965 when it was known as Enterprise-Ozark Community College. The school was reorganized in 2003 by the state, adding the Alabama Aviation Centers located in Ozark and Mobile to the school, resulting in a name change in 2009 to the current. The Alabama Aviation Center is now a unit of Enterprise State Community College. The school is dedicated to providing education and services to its service area, and aims to meet the needs of current and future students through continued review of programs and offerings.

Academics
Enterprise State Community College offers students opportunities for study that may result in career training or academic transfer. Career programs allow students to receive an education that prepares them for employment in the chosen field. Such programs provide skills and training and take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to colleges and universities to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Accounting
• Anthropology
• Chemistry
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individual that is 18 years of age or older, or has a high school diploma or equivalent may enroll at ESCC by submitting an application and paying all fees. Students must also supply transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Meeting with a counselor is also recommended. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is applied for through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine eligibility, need and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Enterprise State Community College offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Montgomery, AL
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $30570

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