Program Details

Program Name

Health Infomation Technology (HIT)

Program Website

https://www.swtc.edu/academics/programs/health-occupations/health-information-technician

Institution

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00121_00043

Format

In-Person

Program Description

Health information technology management (HIT), is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information. The health care industry depends on electronic information systems. As health data becomes more digitized, opportunities are created for trained health information technicians with the skills and knowledge to collect, analyze, monitor, maintain and report health data according to established data quality principles, legal and information security standards and professional best-practice guidelines. The Health Information Technology program will prepare you to become an expert in patient health data management. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

None

This Program is Offered

August, January

Duration

This program takes approximately 40 hours per week for 64 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Application Deadline

None

Program Curriculum

Document 1

Related Occupations

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
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 Degree

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$9,530.00

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$9,530.00

Refund Policy

https://www.swtc.edu/student-resources/financial-resources/student-refunds

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

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

Fennimore Campus

1800 Bronson Blvd.
Fennimore, Wisconsin 53809

Online SWTC

http://www.swtc.edu
1800 Bronson Blvd.
Fennimore, Wisconsin 53809

Program Contact(s)

Cynde Larsen

Dean of Health Occupations
clarsen@swtc.edu
(608) 822-2642

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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