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Dublin is a major healthcare hub for central Georgia. Healthcare professionals in the area indicate a continuing need for professionals who have been trained in business and office administrative skills with a healthcare emphasis. The Health Information Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business management, supervisory, and/or financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles specific to the healthcare environment.
Typical Coursework Includes:
- Medical Terminology & Anatomy
- Introduction to Microcomputers
- Computers in Healthcare
- Epidemiology
- Pharmacology
- ICD-9 and CPT Insurance Coding
- Health Information Technology Practicums
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Why Study Health Information Technology:
Graduates of the Health Information Technology program are prepared for professional positions in physicians' offices, state and federal health care agencies, hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, behavioral health facilities, consulting and law firms, ambulatory care facilities, information system vendors, insurance companies, and long-term care facilities. |
