Health Records Technology
- hospitals
- nursing homes
- insurance companies
- home health agencies
- ancillary medical service offices.
Advances in medical science, legislative reforms, computerization, and the need to manage health care delivery systems and health care costs have created a growing demand for information professionals with the knowledge and skills to process, analyze, and distribute health care information.
What's the Health Records Technology program at Lane like?
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Health Records Technology
One-Year Certificate of Completion
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Standard Occupational Classification: 29-2071.00
Go to the Department of Labor's O*Net website for a profile of this occupation: Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Or check on these O*Net Related Occupations: Insurance Claims Clerks
What is the on-time graduation rate for Health Records Technology students completing the program?
In 2012, approximately 33% completed in the time listed in the catalog for the program.
(The federal definition of "on-time graduation rate" is the percentage of students in a program who enroll at the college and graduate within the number of terms listed in the catalog for the program. Only students who decide on a program upon first enrollment, who follow the catalog plan exactly, who enroll in at least 15 credits per term, who do not need to complete prerequisite courses, and who enroll prepared academically for college-level learning are likely to complete "on time." Lane celebrates the persistence of all graduates, regardless of how long they take to earn certificates and degrees.)
How many jobs are forecast in this occupation between 2010-20?
Lane County: 14 positions
Statewide: 136 positions
What wages are forecast for this occupation?
Lane County average hourly - $18.87; average annual - $39,260
Oregon average hourly - $18.18; average annual - $37,824
How much will the program cost?
(Estimates based on 2012-13 data for full-time students. Students attending part-time will incur additional term fees. Consult Lane's website for updated tuition and fees.)
- Resident tuition and fees - $7,239
- Books, supplies, program costs - $1,700
- Total Estimate - $8,939
What's included?
Program Costs: www.lanecc.edu/esfs/credit-fees-and-expenses
What is the median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program in 2012?
Federal Loans - $3,145
Institutional financing - $0