CRT Healthcare Information Technician Certificate
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CRT HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE:
This Healthcare Information Technician Certificate program is designed to provide knowledge in compiling, processing, and maintaining healthcare records at area hospitals and clinics in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Upon completion of this program, the student among other items would able to:
- Explain the basic healthcare information clinical terms, the reimbursement methods, and the various basic information systems used in healthcare,
- Discuss the basic healthcare information improvement concepts, and methods for improving efficiency and effectiveness,
- Describe healthcare information management layout and guidelines of the ICD-10-PCS and describe the purpose of the ICD-10-PCS code,
- Outline how to use the healthcare information principles and terminology in the ICD-10-PCS codebook,
- Define the healthcare information concept relative to human body orientation and the human body in healthy and diseased conditions.
EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows
- Ability to work with a computer
ADMISSIONS
- High School Diploma or GED or College Transcripts
- Proof of US Residency requirements.
- Complete the Quick Contact form and request for details
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
To make your online experience enjoyable and trouble-free, students are required to meet the following material and equipment requirements:
- Own or have access to a computer or laptop with Windows 7 or better.
- Computer or laptop (with wireless mouse) must be compatible with Microsoft Office software, if you are not sure, complete the Quick Contact form on the website.
- Have access to High Speed Internet with Mozilla Firefox Browser.
- Ensure that their computer or laptop is able to display Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word
- Have an e-mail account which the student checks daily.
- Install Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 on their computer or laptop.
REQUIRED COURSES
- BUS 106 Resume Writing & Career Development
- HCA 102 ICD-10 Coding
- HCA 103 Medical Terminology
- HCA 106 Modern Medical Billing I
- HCA 108 Modern Medical Coding I
- HCA 114 Health Information Management I or HCA 110
DURATION
- 450 Clock Hours 18 Semester Credit Hours
- Full time students 6 months
- Cost of Tuition including textbooks and materials $6,000.00
- Grant and easy payment plan are available, please e-mail faid@joshuaci.com for details
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY AND HOURLY RATE*
- Median Wages (2022) hourly: $22.69
- Median Wages (2022) Annual: $47,180
- Employment (2022): 194,300
*The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Data 2022. ONET Online
EMPLOYMENT AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Institute endeavors to contact employers, businesses, and employment and staffing agencies for job placement services assistance. Completion of program does not guarantee employment to students. Possible job titles for students who graduated from this program include but not limited to the following:
- Medical Record Clerk
- Health Information Clerk
- Medical Records Technician
- Office Records Manager
- Medical File Clerk
- Medical Records Coordinator
- Medical Records Advisor
- Medical Records Director
- Healthcare Records Analyst
- Medical Records Receptionist
POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS
Upon successful completion of the program, optional certification information includes the following:
- National Healthcare Association (NHA)
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) fee $125.00
AWARD UPON COMPLETION
The student will receive a certificate with credit hour transcripts upon successful completion of the program.