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

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National Park Community College

Also known as National Park College

4201 E McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR

About
National Park Community College, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, was founded in was established 2003 and is the fourth largest community college in the state. The school was formed as a merger between the schools Garland County Community College (1973) and Quapaw Technical Institute (1969). The school is named after the nearby Hot Springs National Park, and is situated in area known for its picturesque landscape and relatively small community. Since the merger, the school has received a large donation from Frederick M. Dierks allowing for the construction of new facilities and the renovation of older ones. The school currently enrolls nearly 7000 students in credit programs, and non-credit courses annually.

Academics
National Park Community College offers a large variety of programs to ensure that students will be able to choose one that best suits their academic or professional goals. Students may choose a career program that provides the training and knowledge of a particular field, allowing the students to enter the workforce as a professional upon completion of the program. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Successful graduates of these programs are eligible for positions at the entry level, though some careers may require local or state certification or licensure prior to employment.

Academic transfer programs provide students the opportunity to complete the first two years of a four year education at low monetary cost, then transfer to a college or university to complete their bachelor's degree. Students will find ease of transfer with partner universities through the University in the Park programs. Students may wish to apply to non affiliated colleges and universities and ss four year institutions have varying requirements for transfer admission, it is recommended that students meet with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best meet the requirements of the student's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Business
• Accounting
• Paralegal
• Phlebotomy
• Early Childhood Education

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, National Park Community College will admit any student who meets the minimal requirements for enrollment, specifically having a high school diploma or equivalent or be over 23 years of age. Students wishing to enroll must submit a completed admissions application and provide all secondary information if possible, including transcripts and standardized test scores. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation. Registration for courses takes place shortly before the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine financial costs of tuition, books and related expenses, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may be asked to provide additional financial documentation to ensure that the information provided by the FAFSA is accurate. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year, prior to the deadlines posted by the school.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National Park 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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $37930

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