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

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University of Maine at Augusta (UMA)

286 River Rd, Arundel, ME

University of Maine at Augusta, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Augusta, ME, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UMA exceeds five thousand yearly.

Areas of study available at UMA include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Science Technology

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at uma.edu.

The tuition at University of Maine at Augusta varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $8,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the school's www.uma.edu/ to view additional information.

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).