Health Information Technology 

UAM College of Technology-McGehee would like to welcome you to an exciting career in the field of Health Information Technology (HIT)

We offer three options in the HIT Program: Certificate of Proficiency HIT Technical Certificate, courses listed below Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Technology

The Health Information Technology Technical Certificate Program is designed to provide individuals with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become a medical assistant, medical office assistant, medical transcriptionist, medical insurance coder, or medical insurance technician with emphasis on the analysis of medical records.  

Note: Medical coders must take and pass the national certification examinations that are administered through various accrediting agencies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students successfully completing the Health Information program will:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide support in health care office environments.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate pertinent information to patients, billing specialists and members of the medical team.

Technical Certificate

*This course may be scheduled during any semester or summer term and must be completed before a technical certificate can be awarded

Click here to print a Technical Certificate Program of Study