Health Information Technology

Electronic Health Record certificate is a one semester certificate that will prepare the students for entry level positions with knowledge and skills required to transition from a paper based record to an electronic health record, learn the basic functions and the use of the technology for the Electronic Health Record.

Medical Coding Specialist Certificate prepares students to access health information, identify diagnoses and assign appropriate medical codes to narrative descriptions of health diseases and procedures required for reimbursement, medical research, quality assurance or risk management.

Health Information Technicians are responsible for maintaining components of health information systems consistent with the medical administrative, ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system. In all types of facilities, and in various locations within a facility, the health information technician possesses the technical knowledge and skills necessary to process, maintain, complete and report health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment and research; abstract and code clinical data using appropriate classification systems; and analyze health records according to standards. As part of the degree plan, students will complete an internship that enables them to gain real-world experience. In addition, students are prepared for a national exam that measures proficiency and competency in the standards set by the American Health Information Management.

• Delivery: Day and Night Classes; Traditional and Hybrid
• Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
• Location: Nursing and Allied Health Campus

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Work Environment

Health information technicians work in a multitude of settings in the health care industry from hospitals, office-based physicians, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities and public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies law and insurance firms, health product vendors, private coding agencies, consulting firms and home offices.

Salary Data

• EHR - Average Wage: $20,000-35,000
• Medical Coding Specialist - Average Wage: $35,000-60,000
• HIT - Average Wage: $59,000-65,000

Application Requirements

All applicants must:

1. Participate in the required HIT Program Student Information Session at the Nursing & Allied Health Campus. For the session schedule, please contact the HIT Program at 956-872-3171.
2. Meet general admission requirements to South Texas College.
3. Be admitted to the college as a high school graduate or GED equivalent.
4. Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) applicants must meet TSI College Readiness Standards, or meet TSI exemption standards.
5. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at South Texas College.
6. Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen through approved providers, and complete all required immunizations including Hepatitis B series and satisfy healthcare agency requirements prior to practicum/capstone course.  For more information contact the NAH Clinical Affairs Specialist at 956-872-3022 or visit the Clinical Affairs website at   https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/clinical_affairs.html.
7. Submit a completed Program application by stated deadline. For information please contact the Health Information Technology Program at 956-872-3171.

The application requirements and process will be discussed during an Information Session prior to registration.

• Degree Plans

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• Faculty

  Faculty

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Solis, Rosa Elvia	realeman	956-872-3171	NAH A424
  Longoria, Norma	normal	956-872-3174	NAH A428

  For faculty not listed, please contact the department.

• Staff

  Staff

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Garza, Melissa - Faculty Secretary	mgarza_8989	956-872-3207	NAH A2.310
  Turrubiates, Lisa - Advisor	lturribiates_6799	956-872-3027	NAH A100H