Program Details

Program Name

Health Information Technology

Program Website

https://www.nwtc.edu/academics/programs/fields-of-interest/health-sciences/health-informatics/health

Institution

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00111_00087

Format

Online

Program Description

This field is where healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites health information as one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Health information technicians contribute to the quality of care by collecting, analyzing, and reporting health care data. That requires knowledge of disease, treatments, computer systems, privacy/security and organizational skills. Credits from the Medical Coding technical diploma may be applied towards this program. The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association to become Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT). Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

Complete a Keyboarding Speed Test

This Program is Offered

Summer and Fall

Duration

This program takes approximately 12 hours per week for 101 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days
Evenings

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time

Application Deadline

One week prior to semester start

Program Curriculum

Document 1

Related Occupations

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Credit Hours

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Yes

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Associate degree

Name of Associated Credential

Associate's Degree

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$10,179.00

Books

$3,200.00

Supplies/Materials

$475.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$13,854.00

Refund Policy

100% refund, if application for refund is made by the student prior to the first scheduled meeting of the course and the student does not add another course. 80% refund for a course is made before or at the time 10% of the course's total hours of instruction have been completed. 60% refund for a course is made after 10% but before more than 20% of the course's potential hours of instruction have been completed. No refund if application is made after 20% of the course's total hours.

Covers the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

Program Contact(s)

Student Services

Main Contact
start@nwtc.edu
(920) 498-5444

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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