The Health Information Technician is a member of a health team specifically trained in the collection, analysis, dissemination, and maintenance of health care and patient related data including the medical record. The technician is also trained in basic management and supervisory principles for health information services, quality assurance and utilization management.

Employment opportunities continue to expand in ambulatory care, residential care, long-term care, home care, HMO's, psychiatric facilities, industrial clinics, physicians' offices, law offices, insurance companies, sales of health related products and services, state and federal health agencies as well as a number of other areas.

Online Degrees For Health Information Technology:

Associates of Science in Health Information Technology
McKinley College