Health Information Management Technology

About

The Health Information Management Technology program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to secure jobs in today’s rapidly changing medical field regardless of a student’s prior office experience or training.

Students have the opportunity to study and experience “hands-on” training with today’s advanced electronic health records software and develop the computer skills needed for the modern medical office, including medical coding and insurance billing as well as basic medical office skills.

The increasing use of electronic health records (EHR) will continue to broaden and will utilize a classification system to determine the amount for which healthcare providers will be reimbursed if a patient is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other insurance programs.  Health Information personnel should possess good oral and written communication skills as they often serve as liaisons between healthcare facilities and insurance companies.  Candidates proficient with computer software and technology are appealing to employers that continue to adopt electronic health records.  Persons employed in the health information technology field work at a number of healthcare facilities such as medical clinics, nursing facilities, outpatient colleges, and home healthcare services.

 

 

Overview

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Time Commitment Full Time, Part Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $3,936.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,503.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Health Information Support Certificate432Certificate
Health Information Coordinator Certificate432 - Prerequisite Health Information Support CertificateCertificate
Health Information Specialist Diploma432 - Prerequisite Health Information Coordinator CertificateDiploma

Campus Locations

TCAT Crump - Clifton Instructional Service Center
795 Main Street
Room 105
Clifton, TN 38425
TCAT Crump - Henderson-Chester Technology Center
1449 White Avenue
Henderson, TN 38340

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
HIM0001 Worker Characteristic
HIM1010 Orientation and Safety
HIM 1015 Technology Foundations
HIM1020 Keyboarding & Introduction to Computers
HIM1030 Medical Law and Ethics
HIM1040 Medical Terminology
HIM1050 Basic Anatomy
HIM1060 Introduction to Medical Insurance
Second Trimester: 
HIM 0002 Worker Characteristic
HIM 2010 Electronic Health Records
HIM 2020 Health Information Management
HIM 2030 Introduction to Medical Coding
HIM 2040 Medical Office Procedures
HIM 2050 Employability Skills
Third Trimester: 
HIM 0003 Worker Characteristic
HIM 3010 Advanced Outpatient Coding
HIM 3020 Inpatient Coding and Billing
HIM 3030 Dental Coding, Billing, and Assisting
HIM 3041 Health Communications

Certifications

Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
These certification exams are given on the Henderson Campus.

Books and Supplies Lists

Instructors

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