The Insurance and Health Information Technology program is designed to prepare students in the professional knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands, trends and mandates in the insurance and allied health industries. This program offers a wide variety of practical, hands-on skills acquired through the use of up-to-date software programs and equipment. In addition, proficiency in skills such as medical terminology, professionalism, and communication will partner with their: working knowledge of the national diagnostic and procedural coding systems (ICD and CPT-HCPCS coding); ability to analyze the Uniform Billing (UB-92) claim form; competence in HCPCS Level II codes; knowledge of the treatment of diseases, including pharmacological, complementary and alternative therapies; and knowledge and understanding of HIPAA mandates, the rules of maintaining privacy of medical records, and protection of health information.

The expected outcome of this program is to provide graduates with the ability to obtain entry-level positions in healthcare or insurance related facilities that utilize the services of billing, coding, insurance and electronic health records professionals.