OTC Health Information Technology Program
The Health Information Technology (HIT) Program at Ozarks Tech prepares students for work as health information professionals. These workers have a vital role in the healthcare system, managing patients’ records and ensuring their privacy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the employment outlook for health information and medical records technicians is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations.
Our experienced instructors train students to apply critical functions of health data collection, analysis, monitoring and maintenance. Students will also learn to ensure patients’ privacy by following security laws and procedures for health information and medical records. Graduates will know how to appropriately report health data according to established quality principles as well as legal and regulatory standards.
We offer an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and a Certificate of Achievement in Coding. The A.A.S. degree provides students with well-rounded coursework while the certificate program is for students seeking to become certified health information coders. HIT graduates work in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, behavioral health facilities and nursing homes.
The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
The Health Information Technology accreditor of Ozarks Technical Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associates of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at