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

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State Fair Community College (SLCHC)

909 South Taylor Avenue, Saint Louis, MO

About
State Fair Community College, located in Sedalia, Missouri, was founded in 1966 to serve the residents within the Sedalia's Community College District. The school serves 14 counties, and has since its inception grown and expanded its offerings to meet the needs of residents and the communities it serves. The school's name resulted from submissions by residents, upon the review of which State Fair was chosen. The school has four campuses in addition to the main campus to ensure that it provides full service to the community. The school is dedicated to providing the best education possible, reviewing and upgrading programs, courses, facilities and services as need to stay relevant and current.

Academics
State Fair Community College offers a number of programs that provide academic transfer and career training opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete lower division courses related to a major, including the required general education courses, of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor's degree. Public schools within Missouri have agreements in place with the school to maker transfer easy. Students may instead choose to apply to private or out of state schools, though it is recommended they meet with an academic advisor to plan a curriculum to best suits the transfer requirements of the school or school's desired.

Career programs offer the training necessary to become a professional within the workplace of a given field. Students will learn the skills and abilities required through practical and classroom courses. Such programs take between one and two years to complete,  resulting in an associate degree or certificate that allows for the immediate pursuit of employment at the entry level. Many of the programs offered reflect the job needs of the community and the school offers job placement assistance to make finding employment easier.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Automotive Technology
• Chemistry
• Criminal Justice
• Occupational Therapy Assistant

Admissions
State Fair Community College is an open enrollment institution, allowing any students who meet the minimum requirements for admission entry to the school upon completion of the application for admission. Students must also provide transcripts from previous schools and standardized test scores and may be asked to take a placement exam. New students should participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss career goals, program entry and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students needing financial assistance should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),  which will be used to determine financial needs, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Student are required to reapply for financial aid prior to the start of each academic year and may be asked to provide additional financial documentation to ensure the SAR's accuracy prior to the disbursement of funds. Students may also pursue external scholarships, offered for a variety of reasons. Such scholarships must be applied for separately.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

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

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

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $41210

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