Medical Information Technology
Connect your people skills with technical know-how for administrative work in the medical field, including coding, transcription and billing.
WHAT IS MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY?
Medical Information Technology (MIT) graduates prepare medical records and reports, maintain paper and electronic files, order supplies, utilize electronic health record software to manage patient records and daily office operations, perform accounting procedures, maintain patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA, work with medical insurance and coding, and receive patients in a variety of health care settings. The MIT program strives to meet student success in course content and the local job market with development activities such as mock interviews, resume writing, preparation for national industry certification exams, and internships with local employers.
In this program, laboratory and classroom experiences are combined to prepare students for administrative careers in health care facilities. Program classes are optimized for virtual learning and students can complete all courses fully online. Please note: Degree and diploma students will complete on-site hours with an internship/capstone course to get hands-on learning experience with a local employer.
What are my career options?
The healthcare industry employs more people than any other industry sector in the area. Graduates are employed in hospitals, professional medical offices and with medical insurance companies. The MIT program has recently worked with local employers such as Kings Daughters Medical Center, Pathways, Inc., We Care Medical, Premier Physical Therapy, and Ashland Children’s Clinic.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- Medical Information Technology AAS - Medical Administrative Track: 64 Total Credit Hours
- Medical Information Technology AAS - Medical Coding Track: 64 Total Credit Hours
- Medical Information Technology AAS - Medical Office Management Track: 64 Total Credit Hours
- Medical Administrative Assistant - Diploma: 49 Total Credit Hours
- Medical Records Specialist - Diploma: 40 Total Credit Hours
- Electronic Health Records Specialist - Certificate: 28-30 Total Credit Hours
- Hospital Admissions Specialist - Certificate: 30 Total Credit Hours
- Medical Coding - Certificate: 22 Total Credit Hours
- Medical Receptionist - Certificate: 15 Total Credit Hours
- Medical Unit Coordinator - Certificate: 31 Total Credit Hours
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Semester Plans
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.