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Health Information Technology |
Contact Information
Cassie Gentry
Program Director
(702) 651-5896
cassie.gentry@csn.edu
Annette Lanzo
Administrative Assistant
(702) 651-5757 |
Health Information Technology Associate Degree
Health IT Workforce
Medical Coding
Medical Office Practices
Medical Reimbursement Specialist
Medical Transcription
Patient Registration
Health Information Technology Associate Degree
| Program Description |
This program prepares students to be eligible to sit for the national registration examination leading to a credential as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The program is designed for the working student. The majority of students carry 6-7 credits hours per semester and continue to work full time jobs.
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| Where Do I Start? |
This is a Limited Entry Program
Program Advisement Sheet
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| What To Expect |
Most of the professional coursework is offered on-line. Students will report to campus at least one weekend per month to meet with the instructor. The weekend portion is usually scheduled Friday evening and Saturday. Students will also be assigned to a clinical internship experience.
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Health Information Technology (IT) Workforce
| Program Description |
CSN’s Health IT Workforce Training Program will help you determine which skills and experience you can use to help physicians’ offices, medical centers and clinics implement and maintain electronic medical records.
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| Where Do I Start? |
Program Interest Form
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| What To Expect |
The Health Information Technology Program is designed for the working student. The majority of our students carry 6-7 credit hours per semester and continue to work full time jobs. The program courses are generally offered in the late afternoon and evening with some weekends.
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Medical Coding
| Program Description |
This program prepares students for the coding credential exams for Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P) offered by the American Health Information Management Association.
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| Where Do I Start? |
This is a Limited Entry Program
Program Advisement Sheet
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| What To Expect |
Some of the professional coursework is offered on-line. Students will be assigned to a clinical internship experience at the conclusion of the classroom and lab coursework.
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Medical Office Practices
| Program Description |
This program prepares students for employment in the front office functions of a physician office.
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| Where Do I Start? |
This is an Open Entry Program
Program Advisement Sheet
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| What To Expect |
Students will take classroom and lab coursework. There is no internship in this program.
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Medical Reimbursement Specialist
| Program Description |
This program prepares students for employment in a billing office, insurance company, or claims management area. |
| Where Do I Start? |
This is an Open Entry Program
Program Advisement Sheet
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| What To Expect |
Students will take classroom and lab coursework. There is no internship in this program.
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Medical Transcription
| Program Description |
This program prepares graduates to become medical language specialists who are skilled in transcribing medical dictation detailing a patient’s health care during an illness.
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| Where Do I Start? |
This is an Open Entry Program
Program Advisement Sheet
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| What To Expect |
Students take classroom and lab coursework. The student spends approximately 8-10 hours per week transcribing medical dictation.
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Patient Registration
| Program Description |
This program prepares graduates to work in the patient registration area of a health organization. They are responsible for interviewing patients to obtain the necessary information to treat and process insurance claims for payment.
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| Where Do I Start? |
This is an Open Entry Program
Program Advisement Sheet
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| What To Expect |
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