Health Information Management Technology
Phillips continued her Columbus State education with a bachelor’s from the U. of Cincinnati.
If you're interested in medicine, business, and the latest in computer technology, then a career in health information management may be just right for you. The health information management professional is responsible for maintaining components of health information systems under the rules of medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements in the health care delivery system.
In all types of health care facilities, the health information management technician possesses the technical knowledge and skills necessary to process, maintain, compile and report health information. This information is used in many ways, including reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment, and research.
Graduates of the CSCC HIMT associate’s degree program are eligible to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) national certification examination. Upon successful completion of the certification examination, the graduate is awarded the RHIT credential.
Programs and Certificates
Job Placement
- Columbus State Community College does not guarantee job placement for graduates.
Want to know more?
Send an e-mail to himt@cscc.edu or call Lisa Cerrato, RHIA at (614) 287-2541 (email: lcerrato@cscc.edu).