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

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Parker University

800 Randolph St, Canton, MA

Parker University is located in Dallas, TX and is a nonprofit private institution that assists students to meet their educational goals. Parker University, with only around 890 students enrolled, provides a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Chiropractic
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The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. More information on admissions can be found at my.parker.edu.

Tuition is approximately $6,900 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Students enrolled at Parker University may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at www.parker.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Parker University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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).