Health Information Technician

YOU WILL LEARN:
  • A strong emphasis on medical billing procedures and ICD-10 and CPT medical coding
  • Provide fundamental entry-level skills and knowledge in medical practice management
  • Provide experience through hands-on skills labs and      140-hour non-paid practicum experience in a medical facility
LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
900 hours (about 9 months)

Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 18-19​
PROGRAM PLAN​
COURSE DESCRIPTION​
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE
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PROGRAM COSTS
Financial Aid is available 
​​to those students who qualify.
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TO REGISTER:
  • Completed KTC Registration/Fee
  • High School Diploma (transcript) or GED (transcript)
  • TABE Skill Assessment (ACT/TEAS considered)  
  • BEST test is required prior to skill assessment if English is a second language
The minimum requirements for consideration in the program include:
  • Interview with Coordinator
  • 3 References
  • BCI (state) and FBI (federal) background check
  • Physician Release
  • Current Healthcare Immunizations
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Certification(s) is available through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). The Nationally Certified Insurance & Coding Specialist (NCICS) credential represents an Insurance & Coding Specialist who has been certified by NCCT. Certification in the field shows pride and competence in one’s profession.
ACCREDITATION:
Knox Technical Center (Knox County Career Center - Adult Education) is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.  Telephone: 770-396-3898, Fax: 770-396-3790, www.council.org. 

The KTC Health Information Technician program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.