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

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Polk State College

6100 154th Avenue North, Clearwater, FL

Polk State College, located in Winter Haven, Florida, was established in 1964 as Polk Junior College. Like many community and junior Colleges in the Florida College System, the school changed its name in 2009 to reflect the fact that it was now a bachelor degree offering institution. The school has over 20,000 students enrolled, with nearly half that number in credit granting programs. The school has three campuses providing educational opportunities to various communities in the state of Florida.

Academics

The school offers several certificate and associate degree programs designed to prepare students for careers immediately after graduation. Such students will be qualified for entry level work in their field of study, having obtained the practical skills and knowledge necessary to perform their tasks. Others will pursue transfer opportunities, fulfilling the first two years of a four year education. The bachelor programs offered include a BAS Supervision and Management and Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Programs offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Polk State College must have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must submit a completed application along with all transcripts and pertinent test scores. Students will take a placement exam once all documentation is submitted. Some programs may have additional requirements that must be fulfilled in order to be accepted.  Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and scholarships. Students must determine eligibility by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once submitted the resulting information will be use to determine awards.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

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

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $41310

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