TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS
The Health Information Technology program is a two-year technical program leading to an Associate Degree, which prepares the individual to work in hospitals and other health care settings managing health information in paper and electronic format. Health Information Technology combines a profession in health care with information technology. Health Information Technicians maintain, collect, and analyze data crucial to the delivery of quality patient care. There are two options for this program; day or evening. The Evening Option is a part-time option that is completed over six semesters.
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Computers in Healthcare | Anatomy & Physiology | Health Statistics |
Day and Night Classes: Day and Night Classes |
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Pre-requisites required: 2 Year - Associate Degree Summary of Program Requirements High School Diploma or GED | Minimum 18 ACT Score Skills Needed Problem Solving | Mathematics | Analytical Thinking | Attention to Detail | Tech Savvy |
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Hinds Community College
Jackson Campus Contact Michelle McGuffee 601-376-4823 mlmcgufee@hindscc.edu |
The Health Information Technology program is a two-year technical program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree designed to train health information professionals with the knowledge and skills to process, analyze, disseminate, and maintain health care information. A career as a health information professional offers a unique opportunity to combine an interest in health information, business, and computer information science. Health Information Technology professionals are responsible for maintaining components of health information systems consistent with the medical, legal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system.
| Example of Class Types
Computers in Healthcare | Anatomy & Physiology | Health Statistics |
Day and Night Classes: Day Classes |
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Pre-requisites required: 2 Year - Associate Degree Summary of Program Requirements High School Diploma or GED | Minimum ACT Score 16 Skills Needed Problem Solving | Mathematics | Analytical Thinking | Attention to Detail | Tech Savvy |
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Southwest MS Community College
Sumitt Campus Contact Health Information 601-276-3882 mcotten@smcc.edu |