Health Information Technician

Coordinator: Lou Ann Shultz (email: lshultz@knoxcc.org)
YOU WILL LEARN:
  • A strong emphasis on medical billing procedures with 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
  • Anatomy and Physiology
LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
900 hours (about 9 months)
Monday - Friday
9:00 am to  2:00 pm
Financial Aid is available ​​to students who qualify.​
TO REGISTER:
  • Completed KTC Registration/Fee
  • High School Transcript* or GED (transcript)
  • WorkKeys Skills Assessment
​​*If a high school transcript is not obtainable, a diploma will be accepted for this purpose.
The minimum requirements for consideration in the program include:
  • Interview with Coordinator
  • BCI (state) BCI – NO ORC – “Other—working with children and elderly” background check
  • FBI (federal) FBI – NCPA/VCA – “Volunteer Children’s Act” -  if non-resident of the state of Ohio less than 5 years a background check is required
The minimum requirements for consideration in the program include:
  • Medical Release
  • 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.
APPROVALS:
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.