Associate of Applied Science Degree

Jobs for health information specialists are expected to increase by 36 percent by 2005, a very strong level of growth. Salaries begin at about $27,000 a year.

Health information specialists collect, organize, analyze and disseminate health information in numerous health-related settings.

 

You will use computerized systems to become competent in five areas: information manager, coding specialist, quality assurance specialist, supervisory manager and cancer registry specialist. When you graduate, you will be eligible to take the National Certification Exam of the American Health Information Management Association.

Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be credentialed and ready to practice as a registered health information technician (RHIT).

To grow in your field, you may consider completing a baccalaureate degree in the Health Information Management program, offered by Weekend College on the St. Paul campus.

• Flexible evening schedule.
  
• Small classes ensure individualized attention and instruction.
  
• Integrated three-tier curriculum: Coding Specialist certificate, associate degree as a Health Information Specialist and a bachelor’s degree in health information.