RESOURCES FOR:
Admission to this program requires a special application.
The Health Information Technology program at SWIC prepares students to work as medical record/health information technicians.
Health information technicians:
- Ensure the quality of medical records by verifying the completeness, accuracy and proper entry of patient information into computer systems
- Use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling health care costs
- Ensure that patient privacy and medical record access regulations are adhered
For more detailed information see the Health Information Technology program Mission and Goals.
Educational Program
Associate in Applied Science degree (0023)
Refer to the HIT Application Planning Guide and Special Application FAQ Link for detailed information. Upon acceptance, a criminal background check and random drug testing is required.
Career Opportunities/Prospects
Health information technicians primarily are employed in hospitals, but there are many other opportunities:
- Physicians' Offices
- Nursing Homes
- Home Health Agencies
- Mental Health Facilities
- Public Health Facilities
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Law and Insurance Firms
- Health Product Vendors
Employment is projected to grow by 18 percent through 2016, faster than average for all occupations. SWIC HIT graduate survey results (averaged over a three-year period) indicate 80 percent of graduates are employed six months after graduation.