Health Information Technology
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Health Information Technology Program Overview
The Health Information Technology program provides students with the opportunity to learn the basics of health information technology, including medical billing and coding, assembling and auditing patient health-care information, and collecting and analyzing data to improve patient care. Students will also learn to use computerized billing software and electronic health records. Students will also learn methods for collecting patient data, calculating common healthcare statistics, and assisting with the management of a healthcare records department. The program concludes with an externship to provide hands-on working experience. The program is designed for the student with little or no prior experience in the field. Please see the catalog addenda for updated schedules.
The Health Information Technology program is designed to provide the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the health care field, including health information technology, medical billing and coding, medical records, and medical office administration.
Course Listing
- MED145D Medical Terminology & Anatomy I
- CS100D Document Processing
- EN120D Business Communication
- MOP110D Comprehensive Medical Office Procedures
- MED155D Medical Terminology & Anatomy II
- MO214D Electronic Medical Records
- HIT145D Medical Billing and Insurance I
- CS240D Microsoft Excel
- MED182D Pathology for Allied Health Professionals
- MO220D Computerized Medical Office Management
- GE120D* Customer Service
- HIT155D Medical Billing and Insurance II
- HIT135D Medical Coding I
- GE220D* Human Behavior
- MD110D* Medical Law and Ethics
- MD160D Pharmacology Essentials
- GE170D* Math for the Health Care Professional
- HIT136D Medical Coding II
- HIT225D Health Information Management I
- EN130D Written Communications
- GE150D Career and Professional Development
- HIT140D Advanced Medical Coding
- HIT235D Health Information Management II
- HIT250D Healthcare Statistics
- HIT290D Health Info. Tech. Certification Review
Health Information Technology Externship
What You’ll Learn
Our curriculum prepares you for the fast-paced world of modern healthcare operations. You will gain expertise in:
Experienced Instructors
All the instructors at Great Lakes have years of experience working in the field. In fact many instructors continue to work in the field while also teaching at Great Lakes.Learn More
Ongoing Alumni Career Services
We offer job placement assistance to all graduates, regardless of when they graduated. If you find yourself out of work years down the road, feel free contact our Career Services department for assistance.
Learn MoreNationally Accredited School
Great Lakes is nationally accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. In 2017, the last year eligible, Great Lakes was named a School of Excellence by ACCSC for rigorous adherence to their educational standards.
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Certification Opportunities
Stand out to employers with valuable professional credentials. During the final weeks of your externship, you’ll take your first major certification exam directly through the school—with options to pursue even more.
Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
Take your exam during the last few weeks of your externship.
Additional Certification Opportunities
Note: Certification is not a requirement for graduation, but it gives you a strong competitive edge in the job market.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
GLIT Graduate Testimonials
“Great Lakes offers programs that appeal to working moms with children who need flexibility when things pop up. I was able to work, spend time with my daughter, and go to school, and never felt overwhelmed or pressured. I always knew I had good people in my corner cheering me on. The instructors were always so supportive and helpful.”
Julia Phelps
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine of Erie
“Unlike other traditional colleges, the education at Great Lakes just focuses on the techniques and materials that we need in our occupational field. This training prepared me for the exact tasks which I currently do every day at work. Our instructors were supportive, and they made sure that every student understood all the lectures and lab materials.”
Rumina Subedi
AHN Saint Vincent
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Financial Aid Available
We understand that furthering your education in pursuit of a new career is a costly investment. Great Lakes offers financial aid to those that qualify. Our dedicated financial aid advisors will cover all funding options with you, including grants, scholarships, state, and federal aid.