Health Information Technology Training Program

 

Have you been looking for an exciting career, one that will challenge you daily? We recommend looking into the Health Information Technology Training program from Arizona College. The college offers both a diploma or degree program depending on your career goals. Arizona College offers computer training that will assist you with medical billing and coding. They also provide hands-on training, something needed to get the training you need. Weather you need to take the HIT program in the morning or evening, they are there for you and will work around your busy schedule.

If you like working with computers and would enjoy still working in a medical setting but not working with patients then the Health Information Technology program could be right for you. Give Arizona College a call or click on the link below to be taken to their website to learn more. Schedule a campus tour and see for yourself why so many people have put their education in the hands on Arizona College.

You’ll deal with doctors, nurses and other staff at the medical facility. You’ll learn how to organize records as well as get trained on electronic software systems vital for the office to run properly. During school you’ll be taught how to use categorize patient info using classification systems as well as take courses in terminology, pharmacology and biology. Do you have good communication skills and the ability to work in a face-paced office environment? Your duties could include confirming test results, and retrieving data the doctors need in a timely manner.

It is recommend that after you graduate to contact AHIMA – American Health Information Management Association and research what certifications they have available. The more nationally recognized certifications you possess the better chance you’ll have at a hospital or doctor’s office for employment.

If you want a degree program then Arizona College offers training to receive your Health Information Technician Associate Degree. The program includes course in billing and coding as well as Human Resources and management. You’ll also take computer courses in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Contact the school today for more details.

As discussed earlier the AHIMA offers certification exams including:
- CCA (Certified Coding Associate)
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based)

You may also contact the AAPC – Association of Professional Coders as they offer certifications in:
- CPC – Certified Professional Coders
- PC-H – Certified Professional Coder-Hospital