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The College Of Westchester Health Information Specialist Certificate

The College Of Westchester

Health Information Specialist Certificate

White Plains, USA

1 year

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About : The Health Information Specialist Certificate provides training for individuals interested in managing health information and data. The program focuses on essential topics, such as health informatics, coding procedures, and data analysis. This is a flexible course designed to fit around your schedule, catering to both current healthcare workers and those new to the field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles in various settings. Potential career paths include health information management, data analysis, medical coding, and health informatics specialist positions. The demand for professionals in this field continues to grow, creating opportunities across healthcare facilities and organizations.

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Introduction

Graduates will be qualified to seek employment in medical office management positions where knowledge of medical billing and coding is most important. Health Information is a rapidly developing and evolving field within the healthcare industry. Health Information professionals work to procure, analyze, and protect patient data using electronic health record technology. These highly trained professionals work with the latest technologies in healthcare data management working in organizations from private physician offices to large hospital complexes. In this fully developed on-ground and online curriculum, students will learn to code inpatient and outpatient healthcare services using ICD 10-CM, PCS, and CPT coding systems. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to attempt a Professional Coding exam.

Major Related Courses

  • MED103 Medical Terminology
  • MED111 Healthcare Law and Ethics
  • MED201 Introduction to Medical Coding
  • MED206 Hospital Reimbursement
  • MED208 Administrative Medical Practice
  • MED212 Medical Billing
  • MED215 Health Information Technology
  • ACC127 Clinical Procedures/Clinical Asepsis
  • BUS122 Office Applications: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
  • BUS279 Customer Service & Relationship Management
  • GEN125 English Composition I

36 credits are required for graduation

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