At YTI Career Institute - Lancaster (YTI), students may enroll in the Health Information Management (HIM) program that can be completed 100% online. Graduates of this program earn an Associate degree in Specialized Technology. In addition, they complete a capstone course in their final term - 60 hours of Professional Practice Experience (PPE) work that is done virtually with a professional mentor from a medical facility.

The field of Health Information Management may be a good option for those who are interested in being a part of the healthcare field without being as hands-on as frontline workers and/or those providing direct patient care. The job projection for this field, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, is said to grow 32% for medical and health services managers. The time frame for this prediction is between 2019 and 2029.

What are some of the skills you may need in the HIM field? Some may include:

• Attention to detail
• Technological proficiency
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork and communication
• Multitasking
• Medical knowledge

While in the HIM program at YTI, students will learn important things that can be helpful in their future field.

• Managing electronic health records
• ICD-10 coding and PCS coding
• Understanding disease and diagnostic methods
• Applying law and ethics to health information related scenarios
• Collecting quality healthcare data
• Applying and interpreting statistics
• Medical terminology

If you're interested in being a part of the Health Information Technology world, the program through YTI may be a great option for you. To learn more, such as scheduling, tuition price, potential scholarship opportunities, and more, visit the program description page. If you're ready to get started, apply today through the online application portal.