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

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Nashville State Technical Community College

1556 Crestview Dr, Madison, TN

Nashville State Technical Community College is a two-year college that offers over 80 programs of study, and provides higher learning with affordable tuition. NSCC provides a stepping stone for students who want to pursue a four-year degree or prepare to enter the workforce. Students can prepare to move on to a four-year school, and earn associate’s degrees along with technical certificates.

NSCC’s mission is to bring higher education to middle Tennessee and serves the area with five campuses, which includes the main campus on White Bridge Road. Additional campuses include Cookville, Humphreys County, Southeast Campus, Dixon and Clarksville.

Students who wish to enter the job market quickly can rely on NSCC because they offer a one-year technical certificate. The technical programs provide students with the knowledge they need through hands on experience.

Nashville state is well known for its affordable tuition costs, with in state fees starting at $139 per credit hour, and out of state starting at $574 per credit hour. Financial aid is available, along with a variety of federal, state and local financial programs as well. Please visit Nashville States Financial Services page for more information.

For more information on tuition costs and any additional fees at NSCC, please follow the link.

NSCC provides student resources that include a Testing Center, on campus Bookstore and a Computer Open Lab, allowing students to work at their leisure. Nashville States Career Services Office offers help with student grades, transferring credits and eventual employment. There is no shortage of social and professional clubs at NSCC, and all students are encouraged to participate as much as possible.

There are over 9,000 students currently enrolled at Nashville State Community College, and the school offers distance learning as well. For more information on the opportunities available through NSCC, please visit their website.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nashville State Technical Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

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

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

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $37250

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