HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE
YOUR PATHWAY TO A CAREER
Learn how to process, analyze, and maintain healthcare information ONLINE DEGREES A.S. in Health Information Technology Z ONLINE CERTIFICATES Health Information Coding Specialist Z
CERTIFICATE
HEALTH INFORMATION CODING SPECIALIST Fully Online program CERTIFICATE COURSEWORK:
SFamiliarization in using computers, spreadsheets and databases
SCoding for reimbursement including CPT and ICD-CM/PCS coding
SLegal aspects and governance of medical records
SContinuous Quality Improvement (CQI) theories and software
SAnalysis of quantitative data and
calculation of healthcare statistics
SExperience working at a clinical site Take the AHIMA CCS exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist
A.S. DEGREE
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Fully Online program
1GET ALL THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO PASS THE RHIT CERTIFICATION EXAM
ALL CERTIFICATE COURSEWORK, PLUS:
YOU CAN APPLY FOR health records Implementing electronic SJOBS in hospital and alternative settings SCareers SAll aspects of medical records including
indexing, chart tracking, storing, and retrieving health records
SAdvanced skills in managing databases
and generating reports to agencies and government requirements
SManagement and communication principles in healthcare settings
SExperience working at a clinical site Take the AHIMA RHIT exam to become a Registered Health Information Technician
100% ONLINE 1CLASSES THAT FIT YOUR SCHEDULE 1QUALITY-CERTIFIED COURSES BY OEI 1RIGOROUSLY ACCREDITED BY CAHIIM
NO PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED We welcome both new students coming from high school and working professionals who are looking to level up their skills.
A COMPLEX BUT HIGHLY-REWARDING FIELD Health IT combines an interest in multiple areas including health information, business, and computer science, and enables you to still play an integral role in the patient experience without touching a scalpel or stethoscope.
GET TRAINED & GET CERTIFIED After you complete CRC’s Health IT program, you will have all the technical skills you need to get AHIMA certified, proving to employers that you are at the forefront of your field.
BUILD COMMUNITY & CONNECTIONS
SStart off with a ready-made community as all students enter together as a cohort
SParticipate in regular online meetups with your cohort and also industry leaders
SHighly-trained faculty have all worked in
the HIT field, each with their own specialities
SGet real-world, clinical experience in an
externship while in the Health IT program.
WHERE YOU CAN GO FROM HERE You can choose to seek employment right after graduation or transfer to further your studies at a 4-year institution.
PREPARES YOU FOR HIGH-PAYING JOBS Health Information Technicians Z Information Security Managers Z Transcriptionists Z Electronic Health Record Specialists Z And dozens more! Z
CRC.LOSRIOS.EDU/HIT Visit our website for more information about the Health IT program at CRC
SHow to apply SCourses required before you apply SFrequently asked questions SHelpful videos about our program
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