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 North Dakota colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.

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North Dakota State College of Science

264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, ND

North Dakota State College of Science is a two-year college offering over 80 courses to choose from 39 programs and you can earn your degree in half the time and for a very low cost.  If you are looking to have hands-on experience on state-of-the-art equipment that gives you an edge over the others then this college is the right choice for you. They have industry partners that offer internships as part of your education and they have a very good history of placements which is about 99 percent. So you will be employed in just a few months after your graduation.

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It was founded in 1903 and is the second oldest two-year college in the nation.

NDSCS offers you a complete collegiate experience which includes outstanding academic programs, vibrant campus life with student clubs and organizations, fine arts and athletics. Whether you are looking for a degree, a certificate or a diploma NDSCS offers many exciting options for you to choose from. They have programs in agriculture, architecture, business administration, health sciences, hospitality and science and technology among many other options. And to help you achieve these degrees they offer financial aid based on your need.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Dakota State College of Science has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

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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

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