Health Information Technology Degree in Ohio

DeVry University

Associate
Associate-Health Information Technology
Columbus

Herzing University

Bachelor
BS in Health Information Management
Toledo

National College

Associate
AS - Health Information Technology
Cincinnati, Stow, Youngstown, Kettering, Columbus, Willoughby Hills

Akron Institute

Bachelor
BS in Health Information Management
Cuyahoga Falls

Health Information Technology Career Outlook

This country is experiencing the most significant changes in healthcare systems it has ever seen, with computers rapidly replacing paper records. Health IT professionals are in high demand for the benefits their electronic systems bring to medical facilities, including:

  • Reducing the amount of paperwork that is required for you, the doctor, and the insurance company, meaning more time to spend where it counts: with patients.
  • Avoiding doctors' famously illegible handwriting, thereby keeping medical records accurate
  • Saving money by streamlining communications: your various healthcare providers can access one database with all your medical records and updates, avoiding costly mistakes such as repeated requests for medical tests from different physicians.
  • A smaller likelihood of medical or communication errors, meaning better quality health care, thanks to up-to date medical information.
  • Saving the time that would have been spent sending records between various medical facilities. All the necessary information is available at the click of a button!
  • Easily accessible personal health records, online documents which include your personal health information, including immunizations, medical history, and any drugs you are currently taking.

The Good News...

Those with a good knowledge of computers and IT systems are in high demand for this role. This area of employment requires minimal training, only an associate's degree and sometimes a RHIT credential to famliarize you with medical terminology and classification, yet it has a very promising career outlook. With a growing and aging population, the volume of medical records will only increase, meaning a greater need for health IT professionals to store and manage that information. All things considered, this could be the ideal career for you!

Other cities in Ohio

    Online Schools

    The following is a list of schools that offer online Health Information Technology Degree programs.

    DeVry University

    • Associate - Health Information Technology

    OTHER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN OHIO

    Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

    3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
    Telephone:(513) 569-1500
    http://www.cincinnatistate.edu

    Columbus State Community College

    550 E Spring St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    Telephone:(614) 287-5353
    http://www.cscc.edu

    Cuyahoga Community College District

    700 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
    Telephone:(800) 954-8742
    http://www.tri-c.edu

    Franklin University

    201 S Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    Telephone:(614) 797-4700
    http://www.franklin.edu

    Greene County Career Center

    2960 W Enon Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
    Telephone:(937) 372-6941
    http://www.greeneccc.com

    Hocking College

    3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
    Telephone:(740) 753-3591
    http://www.hocking.edu

    Mercy College of Northwest Ohio

    2221 Madison Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604
    Telephone:(419) 251-1313
    http://www.mercycollege.edu

    Owens Community College

    30335 Oregon Rd, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
    Telephone:(567) 661-7000
    http://www.owens.edu

    Professional Skills Institute

    5115 Glendale Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43614
    Telephone:(419) 720-6670
    http://www.proskills.com

    Sinclair Community College

    444 W. Third St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
    Telephone:(937) 512-3000
    http://www.sinclair.edu

    Stark State College of Technology

    6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720
    Telephone:(330) 494-6170
    http://www.starkstate.edu

    Terra State Community College

    2830 Napoleon Rd, Fremont, Ohio 43420
    Telephone:(419) 334-8400
    http://www.terra.edu

    University of Akron Main Campus

    302 Buchtel Common, Akron, Ohio 44325
    Telephone:(330) 972-7111
    http://www.uakron.edu