Health
Information
Technology
at Macomb Community College
Where Health Care Meets Cutting-Edge Technology
Health Information Technology personnel are experts in managing patient health information, administering computer
information systems, and coding the diagnosis and procedures for health care services provided to patients.
Interestingly, this is one of the few health occupations in which there is little or no direct contact with patients.
The Program
Macomb’s Health Information Technology program focuses on the information needs of health care. You’ll be prepared
with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage health care data used to support patient care, make business
and clinical decisions, conduct research, evaluate services, and contribute to the development of computer-based
patient records.
The program offers state-of-the-art computer equipment and software in a dedicated health information technology
laboratory. Professional practice classes are supervised learning experiences in health care facilities where you
practice under qualified health information management professionals.
As a graduate of the program, you’ll be eligible to take the national certification examination of AHIMA for the
designation of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). For more information visit www.ahima.org.
The Health Information Technology program is taught by health information management professionals with years of
practical experience. They’re dedicated to preparing you for both the professional challenges and the rewards that a
career in Health Information Technology can offer.
Selective Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission to Macomb’s Health Information Technology
program, you must apply and be accepted into the program. All appropriate
documentation must be on file at the Center Campus Enrollment Office,
G110, by the application deadline.
For a Selective Admission packet, visit www.macomb.edu and search
“selective admission” or call the Enrollment Office at 586.286.2215.
For more information, 586.226.4757.
Accreditation
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312.233.1100
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The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
(CAHIIM).
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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
—Sir Winston Churchill
TRANSFERRING IS EASY
While providing the skills
necessary for immediate
employment, the Health
Information Technology program
also prepares you for further
study if you choose to pursue a
Bachelor of Science degree in
Health Information Management.
Students intending to transfer
to another college or university
should talk to a Macomb
counselor or academic advisor
before registering for classes.
Center Campus: 586.286.2228
South Campus: 586.445.7211
Email: [email protected]
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
Contact Career Services
586.445.7321
[email protected]
For more information, visit
www.macomb.edu and search
“Health Information” or call
the Health & Human Services
office at 586.226.4757.
Employment Outlook
A CAREER OPTION
This health care profession is in the spotlight and one of the fastest-growing
fields in the U.S. The pressing issue of properly managing and protecting
patient health information has steadily increased the demand for health
information technology professionals, the gatekeepers of this critical data.
With an associate degree, a graduate may be employed as a Health
Data Analyst, Insurance Claims Analyst, Records Technician Specialist,
Clinical Coding Specialist, Physician Practice Manager, Patient Information
Coordinator, Clinical Documentation Specialist, HIM Revenue Cycle Auditor,
Cancer or Trauma Registrar.
Opportunities for practice are found in numerous areas including hospitals,
rehabilitation, pharmaceutical companies, mental health, home health, longterm care, veterinary medicine, insurance companies, law firms, private
industry, and colleges and universities.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
With an associate degree and the required certifications, you will be
qualified for careers including health information specialist, registered health
information technician and medical records coordinator. Median salary for
these careers is $36,200 in Michigan with 10 percent growth in openings
expected through 2024.
Two years at Macomb equals a tremendous savings—about $18,000—
compared to attending a Michigan four-year public university. Approximately
80 percent of Macomb students leave the college DEBT FREE.
For general information
about Macomb Community
College, call 866.Macomb1
(866.622.6621) or email
[email protected]
866.Macomb1 (866.622.6621)
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