Lincoln College Online

The highly respected healthcare field offers qualified candidates a variety of rewarding career opportunities. Earning an Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Technology is an excellent way to explore these opportunities by preparing for the dynamic healthcare industry of today and tomorrow. As our reliance on electronic health records processing continues to expand, work as a Health Information Technician allows you to serve as a vital part of a professional healthcare team without the need to participate in direct, hands-on patient care.

LINCOLN'S ONLINE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM 

Our comprehensive curriculum covers the technical aspects of the health information technology industry including healthcare compliance, necessary computer usage, healthcare data applications, advanced health information coding, and more. Basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology are also covered, as well as human resource management essentials. Within less than two years of study, you’ll complete 17 courses in subjects including Pharmacology, Pathophsyiology, Health Systems and Procedures, Healthcare Data Applications, and much more.

Our Health Information Technology degree program includes 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 valuable 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 – invaluable career preparation.

Our Health Information Technology Associate of Science (AS) degree program is offered for online delivery through Lincoln College of New England (located at 2279 Mount Vernon Road, Southington, CT 06489).  Lincoln College of New England is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. This program has also received programmatic accreditation and is accredited by the  Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

FLEXIBLE ONLINE LEARNING & HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES 

Within less than two years of study, you’ll complete 17 health information online courses in subjects including Pharmacology, Pathophsyiology, Health Systems and Procedures, Healthcare Data Applications, and much more. Our Health Information Technology degree program also includes four internships, each designed to focus on specific topics as your knowledge grows, including Health Record Processing, Inpatient Coding, Nontraditional Sites, and Health Data Processing. These experiential learning opportunities provide our students with the tools for personal and professional development needed for success in the workplace. You’ll benefit from the chance to integrate and apply their theoretical classroom knowledge and technical skills with practical and relevant on-site work experience, leading to increased confidence and invaluable career preparation.

START YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE, NOW! 

Health Information Technology and medical records management is a challenging, ever-changing and growing field offering a great deal of opportunity. You’ll work alongside doctors and other medical professionals to provide a valuable service to patients of all kinds. And remember, you’ll be learning online, so you can fit your courses around your other responsibilities. Welcome to the start of your Lincoln success story.

United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition.