Other duties may include: maintaining and using a variety of health information indexes; special registries and storage retrieval systems; inputting and retrieving computerized health data; and controlling the use and release of health information. To fulfill these responsibilities, health information technicians must develop a broad range of clinical and technological skills.
VSCC's program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management. Successful graduates are eligible to sit for the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) examination. The RHIT credential is recognized nationwide as proof of proficiency in Health Information Technology.
VSCC offers a day program on the VSCC campus and some evening classes at our Nashville location.
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Program Director: Abby Cooper (Abby.Cooper@volstate.edu) 230-3337
*This is a selective admission program. To be considered for admission to this program, please refer to admission requirements for specific application/admission information.
Application Process
- Submit an application to Volunteer State Community College (available online or call or visit the college)
- Submit a Letter of Intent to the Health Information Technology program – (available online or contact program director)
- Background check is required for entry into the program.
- Complete the Volstate medical history/ immunization report.
- Classes begin Fall semester
- Contact Abby Cooper, Program Director for information and advising.
Contact Information
Email Abby.Cooper@volstate.edu
Phone 615-230-3337
