Objectives of Drew’s Health Information Technology program
Prepare students to play vital roles in the health care delivery system and become adept in
health information management, financial management, and data management
Outcomes for Students who Successfully Complete the program
Become adept in collecting, using, analyzing, validating, storing, and retrieving health care data
Ability to manage related data, personnel management, and release of information
Become skilled in clinical coding – converting diagnoses and procedures to numeric codes
Gain skills in quality assessment, financial management, and computer science
Access to on-campus simulated laboratory experiences
Obtain clinical experience in various professional practice health care facilities
Mentoring from faculty who are working professionals and practice what they teach
Benefit from a teaching model that includes theory and practice
Graduates of the Associate of Science degree program in Health Information Technology are eligible to take a national certification examination and earn the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential
Graduates of the Clinical Coding Specialist Certificate Program are prepared to take the national certification examination and earn a clinical coding credential
