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

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Klamath Community College

245 South Executive Drive, Suite 110, Brookfield, WI

About

Klamath Community College, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, was  established in 1996 through a vote by residents living in Klamath County. The school initially offered courses through facilities at other public institutions in the area, but was given a permanent home in 2000 in Klamath Falls.

KCC is fully accredited and maintains an enrollment of over 1000 annually and continues to grow to meet the needs of employers in the region.  The school participates in intercollegiate athletics and its mascot is the badger.

Academics

Student at Klamath Community College are given opportunities to pursue academic growth or career development as part of the offerings available at the school. Academic transfer allows students to complete a curriculum that fulfills the requirements of the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to complete that education. Career training programs offer education in a high demand field or industry in order to prepare for long term employment as a qualified professional.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Computer Programming
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Enrollment at Klamath Community College is made easy through an admissions policy that admits any individuals who are at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma by completing the application and paying all fees. Students are also asked to provide any information regarding previous education and may be required to take a placement exam.

Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Klamath Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate'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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $42300

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