Health Information Archives

Certificate in Health Information Technology/Medical Coding

The Shelton State Community College Health Information Technology-Medical Coding Short-Term Certificate provides entry level workforce needs. The Medical Coding Short-Term Certificate can also be a tool for professional development and advancement for those already working in the healthcare industry. Students seeking a quick entry into the workforce will find it useful as well. The certificate can be the basis to lead to an associate or bachelor’s degree. Graduates can apply to take the exam to be certified as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). CCAs are skilled in classifying medical data from patient records in a hospital setting.
In-State Tuition: $3,668
Out of State Tuition: $7,336

Credits: 28
Completion: Check with University months
GPA: Check with University
Letter of Recommendation: No
Essay Required: No
Test Required: Not Required

The Health Information Management System (HIMS) educates students in planning, collecting, storing, retrieving, and communicating health care data through a combination of course-work in healthcare, technology, and business which will prepare students to become health-care administrators, analysts, and providers of modern healthcare delivery techniques. The program prepares students for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Examination.
In-State Tuition: Check with University
Out of State Tuition: Check with University

Credits: 120
Completion: 48 months
GPA: 2.0
Letter of Recommendation: No
Essay Required: No
Test Required: ACT/SAT Required