This tech prep degree program is a professional program
which is designed to lead to an associate of applied science degree.
Prerequisites for the program include a minimum of 12th grade reading
level as determined by Lee College placement testing. A fulltime student
can complete the program in two years.
This program is accredited by
The Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information
Management (CAHIIM). Students are eligible to apply to take the national
examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
In the academic study program, students study anatomy and physiology,
medical terminology, basic disease processes, medical transcription and
word processing, record storage and retrieval, medicolegal aspects, quality
improvement, data processing, health record science, hospital statistics,
and human resource management.
This program offers preparation for a
technical area of service in hospitals, clinics, and related health facilities.
Students are trained in assembling, analyzing, coding, abstracting, transcribing,
filing, and maintaining health records. Part of the learning experience
will include working in the health information management department
of a hospital or other health care facility. Mastery of the national
examination furthers job opportunities and increases salary. |
