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Career Area: Health Science
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-530-6
Offered Completely Online
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $5667
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) Careers

If you are interested in the healthcare industry and information technology the Health Information Management & Technology (HIMT) is the right choice. When studying health information, students will acquire a versatile yet focused skill set incorporating electronic health record (EHR) data management, data analytics, information integrity, data quality, workflow re-design and medical coding and billing.

Health Information professionals use their knowledge of healthcare, information technology, and data management to form the link between clinicians, administrators, and information technology professionals, all "behind the scenes" of direct patient care.

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

  • Billing Clerk
  • Certified Coding Specialist
  • eHIM Specialist
  • Health Information Technologist
  • Medical Coder

Average Median Salary

$43677

Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) Programs

If you are interested in the healthcare industry and information technology the Health Information Management & Technology (HIMT) is the right choice.

Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
CVTC Health Information Management and Technology at CVTC

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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