Why Choose Health Information Technology?
As the health care industry continues to grow and expand, the demand for health information technicians also increases. Employment is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2008 because of the rapid growth in tests, treatments and procedures available. Many graduates are employed in hospitals, but job growth is projected to be greatest in physicians’ offices and clinics, nursing homes and home health agencies. At the end of the program, the student is eligible to apply to write the national certification examination to earn the designation of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The Health Information Technology Program is also offered in Grand Rapids and Midland. In Grand Rapids, the professional courses are offered in the evening. General education courses may be completed either through Ferris State University or at a local college or university and transferred to fulfill graduation requirements. A minimum of 15 credit hours must be earned at Ferris in ord
As the health care industry continues to grow and expand, the demand for health information technicians also increases. Employment is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2018 (Bureal of Labor Statistics 2010) because of the rapid growth in tests, treatments and procedures available. Many graduates are employed in hospitals, but job growth is projected to be greatest in physicians’ offices and clinics, nursing homes and home health agencies. At the end of the program, the student is eligible to apply to write the national certification examination to earn the designation of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The Health Information Technology Program is also offered in Grand Rapids. In Grand Rapids, the professional courses are offered in the evening. General education courses may be completed either through Ferris State University or at a local college or university and transferred to fulfill graduation requirements. A minimum of 15 credit hours must be e
