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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United Tribes Technical College (TMCC)

10145 BIA #7, Belcourt, ND

United Tribes Technical College is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Bismarck, ND, in a predominantly suburban area. As a tribal college, the school's primary function is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for the students. United Tribes Technical College, with only approximately 600 students enrolled, offers smaller class sizes and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

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

• Energy Management and Systems Technology
• Business Administration
• Construction Trades
• Criminal Justice
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $4,200 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $1,100 annually. Students enrolled at United Tribes Technical College may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at uttc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TMCC offers a less than two-year award program in health information and medical records technology.

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

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