Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Degrees

Registered Health Information Technicians (RHITs) ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. They may also use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs. RHITs often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research. RHITs may serve as cancer registrars, compiling and maintaining data on cancer patients. With experience, the RHIT credential holds solid potential for advancement to management positions and increase in salary, especially if it is combined with a bachelor's degree.

Health Information Technician employment opportunties are varied. Although most RHITs work in hospitals, you will also find them in a variety of other healthcare settings including office-based physician practices, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities, and public health agencies. In fact employment opportunities exist for RHITs in any organization that uses patient data or health information such as pharmaceutical companies, law and insurance firms, and health product vendors.

Career outlook and salary potentials for RHITs are excellent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment is expected to grow much faster than the average of all occupations through 2008. New graduates with an associate's degree can expect to earn $25k to $35K, while graduates with a bachelor's degree can expect to earn $30k to $50k. Depending on the employment setting, many professionals with 5 or more years of experience can expect to earn from $50k to $70k.

To be eligible for the RHIT exam, candidates must have earned an associate degree in health information management or technology in a CAHIIM accredited program.

Applied Associate of Science in Health Information Technology
Rasmussen's Health Information Technology AAS Degree program will prepare students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Accredited by CAHIIM, the program provides student with the required high quality education and covers mandatory topics such as:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding
• Ambulatory Care Coding
• Intro to Health Information Management
• Medical Insurance and Billing
• Quality Analysis and Management
• Pathology
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Medical Coding Practicum
• Healthcare Information Technologies

• No Cost One-on-One Tutoring
• Dedicated Student Support Services
• Career Services to students with each step of finding a new job
• Job Placement Assistance
• Numerous Financial Aid Programs

Rasmussen College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Health Information Technology program is accredited the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Health Information Technology - Associate of Science
DeVry's CAHIIM accredited Health Information Technology program prepares graduates to work with applications systems and manage electronic health information databases.

• Perform complex clinical coding tasks
• Support healthcare data anaylsis and management using applications software
• Analyze and manage healthcare data
• Use principles of life sciences and information technology to implement and evaluate solutions to heatlhcare information technology problems

CAHIIM accredited HIT Associate Degree programs are also available at the following DeVry campus locations:

• California : Long Beach, Pomona, Sherman Oaks
• Georgia : Atlanta, Decatur
• Illinois : Chicago
• New Jersey : North Brunswick
• Pennsylvania : Philadelphia
• Texas : Houston, Irving

Technical Management / Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
This online degree program in Technical Management with a technical specialty in Health Information Management (HIM) provides the experience and knowledge students need to progress in their profession. Some of the positions available with a bachelor's degree include HIM Department Director, Health Information System Manager, Chief Privacy Officer, Clinical Data Specialist, Information Security Manager and Product Marketing Specialist. The online program of the HIM BS Degree has been accredited by CAHIIM.

• Recognized leader in technology based education for over 75 years
• Access to latest technology and tools, including up-to-date coding and chart management lab software and industry standard curriculum
• 80% of 2007 HIT graduates were employed in their field

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA). The Health Information Technology Associate Degree is CAHIIM accredited for the online program and at the Long Beach, Pomona, Sherman Oaks, Atlanta, Decatur, Chicago, North Brunswick, Philadelphia, and Irving campuses. The Technical Management Bachelor Degree with a Specialization in Health Information Management is CAHIIM accredited for the online program.

Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
This CAHIIM accredited Health Information Management Bachelor of Science degree is designed for the busy working professional who wants to advance their career without sacrificing their responsibilities at work and at home. This RHIT progression program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through prior education and work experience. Graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge to take the RHIA certification exam.

• Health Data Management
• Clinical Data Management
• Applied Reiumbursement Methods
• Computer Systems in Healthcare
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
• Quality Management and Performance Improvement

• Experienced Staff
• Innovative Curriculum
• Competitive Tuition
• Devoted Student Support Team

UC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science