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

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Madisonville Community College

Also known as Louisville Seminary

1044 Alta Vista Rd, Louisville, KY

About
Madisonville Community College, located in Madisonville, Kentucky, was founded in 1968, was originally part of the Kentucky Community College System, but consolidated with Madison Technical College in 2001 when under the newly formed the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

The KCTCS is comprised of 16 member schools, offering technical and academic programs to residents ensuring that they all have access to postsecondary education. Madisonville Community College is dedicated to providing the best possible education and services to its community, reviewing and updating programs and facilities to remain current and modern.

Academics
Madisonville Community College offers a variety of programs that result in an associate degree, certificate or diploma. Students will be able to choose a program of study that best suits one's academic or career goals. Academic transfer programs are designed to facilitate the transfer to a four year institution after the completion of the freshman and sophomore years of a bachelors degree.

Transfer to a public Kentucky college or university is made easier through agreements in place with KCTCS schools. Students wishing to transfer to a private or out of state school should meet with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best meet that school or schools transfer requirements.

Career and technical programs provide students with an education in a high demand field, providing the training, skills, and knowledge to operate as a professional in that field upon completion. Such programs typically take between one and two years to complete, resulting in an associate degree, certificate, or diploma.

Students enrolled in such a program will have a traditional classroom education combined with experience building practical courses. Graduates may seek employment immediately after graduation, though some fields may require certification or licensure.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Paralegal
• Occupational Therapy Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, students interested in enrollment need only meet the minimum requirements for admissions to become a student at the school. Students should submit a completed application, along with transcripts and a standardized test score, after which it is recommended they participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss programs, curriculum and goals. Registration for courses takes place prior to the start of each semester, with tuition fees due shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must obtain a federal PIN online, followed by the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility, and monetary awards.

Financial aid must be reapplied for at the start of each academic year, and is typically only available for full time students. Applicants may be asked to provide additional financial information to ensure that the SAR is accurate prior to the disbursement of funds.

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $36480

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