| Health Information Technician Schools | | | | Registered Health Information |
| prepare students to become qualified for | | | | Technicians (RHIT) or Registered Health |
| positions in health care fields, working | | | | Information Administrators (RHIA), who |
| to structure and analyze health care | | | | must have passed written examinations |
| data and information.Students can choose | | | | given by the American Health Information |
| programs of study for certificates, | | | | Management Association (AHIMA). Students |
| diplomas, or associate degrees in Health | | | | must possess at least an AA or AS degree |
| Information Technology, depending upon | | | | in Health Information Technology to |
| the level of responsibility they wish to | | | | qualify for examination. The particular |
| assume on the job. Two-year Associate of | | | | school must also be accredited by the |
| Art (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) | | | | Commission on Accreditation for Health |
| degrees are generally preferred by | | | | Informatics and Information Management |
| employers. Associate degrees in Health | | | | Education (CAHIIM).If you would like to |
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| community colleges and vocational, | | | | Technician Schools and Online Health |
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