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

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Kirtland Community College

450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI

Kirtland Community College, located in Roscommon, Michigan, is a public, two year institution founded in 1966. The school has the largest geographic service area among two year institutions in the state, covering part or all of nine counties with a population of 65,000 in those areas. The school also offers online courses and programs, though some programs are unavailable as they require a physical presence for training. The school is fully accredited and maintains a high standard for education, ensuring student needs are met.

Academics

Kirtland Community College offers a variety programs that allow students to pursue career training or academic transfer. Career training programs prepare individuals for a long term career in a high demand field or industry through education and skill development. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion. Academic transfer programs aim to assist students in receiving a four year education by first allowing them to complete the first two years at KCC. Upon completion, students will apply to their desired school or schools in order to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Design
• Practical Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Kirtland Community College may do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and the payment of associated fees. Students are also asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and should be prepared to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to one's first semester is also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted yearly in a timely manner.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kirtland Community College offers an associate's degree program in health information and medical records technology.

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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

• Battle Creek, MI
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $36740

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