Health Information Technology Certification in Indiana - IN

By Laura Wrede, allied health world contributing writer
Published: September, 30 2010

RHIT certification in Indiana ensures that the student understands all of the technical, legal, and ethical implications of their job. The first step to certification is completing an educational program that will give you the skills needed for this highly technical career.

The degree courses you will take cover a wide variety of topics. You will need to learn how to work with computers and software. You will also need to know how a medical office functions. There will be standard courses in biology and chemistry that may be required along with ethics training, medical coding, pharmacology, and billing procedures just to name a few.

When you complete your training, the next step is to pass a certification exam. Earning your certification declares your competence as a professional to both your future employers and the people you work with. The AHIMA offers several certificate options for students seeking health information technology certification in Indiana. To find out more, go to http://www.ahima.org/certification/default.aspx.

To keep up on the latest changes affecting the health field in Indiana, the Indiana Health Forum is an excellent resource for you both while you are in school, and after when the time comes to look for a job (http://www.ihif.org/).

Health Information Technology Schools in Indiana

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Kaplan College - KHE

[Campus]

Locations:

• Cincinnati

Programs:

• Diploma: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Quick Summary: Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

National College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Wayne
• South Bend
• Florence

Programs:

• AS - Health Information Technology
• Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding
• AS - Office Technology Professional

Quick Summary: Train for an exciting new career at National College.

Sanford-Brown College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Indianapolis

Programs:

• Medical Billing and Coding

Quick Summary: Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College.

Fortis Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Cincinnati

Programs:

• Medical Billing and Coding

Quick Summary:

Get the skills and training you need for a great career at Fortis Institute. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute- Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.

ITT Technical Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Wayne
• Indianapolis
• Newburgh

Programs:

• School of Information Technology
• Technical Project Management

Quick Summary: Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!