The health information management profession focuses on health care data (traditionally defined as the medical record) and the management of health information resources. The profession addresses the nature, structure and translation of data into usable forms of information for the advancement of health and health care of individuals and populations. A health information technician collects, integ
rates and analyzes primary and secondary health care data, disseminates information and manages information resources related to the research, planning provision and evaluation of health care services. The curriculum is comprised of health information technology courses, technical support courses, general studies courses and electives designed to prepare the student to demonstrate the entry level competencies defined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to write the accreditation examination of the AHIMA. Health information technicians find employment in a variety of health care settings such as acute care hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, long-term care institutions, home care and insurance companies. The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
