Lincoln College Online

Join the exciting field of healthcare with a rewarding career path that allows you to serve as a vital part of a professional medical team without getting involved with direct, hands-on patient care! Earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology allows you to pursue a career in the expanding Health Information Management field. Health Information Technology training covers essential aspects of Medical Coding and the electronic health record as well as the laws that govern the privacy, security and confidentiality of the health record allowing you to earn a more diversified degree and marketable qualifications.

LINCOLN'S HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ONLINE

Lincoln College of New England’s comprehensive Online Health Information Technology program provides an introduction to the Health Information Management profession as well as an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of the industry. In addition to growing your skill set in Medical Coding for doctor’s offices, hospitals, and more, you’ll learn:

• Healthcare ethics and the legalities
• Healthcare compliance
• Health record components and uses
• Health information quality assurance and risk management
• Software applications for the electronic health record (EHR)
• Healthcare statistics and research
• Healthcare data applications
• Advanced health information coding
• Medical terminology
• Basic anatomy
• Human resource management essentials
• And more!

Truly distinguishing our Health Information Technology degree program from similar training opportunities, Lincoln offers you the exciting opportunity to participate in four Professional Practice Experiences or internships to help you develop the skills, confidence, and poise employers look for. Our combination of 100% online classes and experiential learning opportunities is unique, allowing you to attend college online, around your schedule, while still benefitting from hands-on training in this exciting field. You’ll have the chance to integrate and apply theoretical classroom knowledge and technical skills with practical and relevant on-site work experience – valuable career preparation.

Furthermore, the Health Information Technology program offered online through the Online Campus of Lincoln College of New England has achieved programmatic accreditation and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). This is critical information to your success as it means that our graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) certification, providing you with valuable credentials and career opportunities, allowing you to truly stand apart from the crowd of Health Information Technicians.

START YOUR ONLINE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE, NOW!

Medical Information Management is a challenging, ever-changing, and growing* field offering a great deal of opportunity. With your Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology, you’ll work in a medical setting alongside medical professionals to provide a valuable service to patients. And remember, you’ll be learning online, so you can fit your courses around your other responsibilities.

If you’re interested in further pursuing your online education, the Online Campus of Lincoln College of New England also offers a more advanced Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Administration. Ready to start earning an Associate Degree Online? Request more information today!

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians.