Health Information Technology
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 717 / credit
    Apply DateAugust 26, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 20, 2022

    Health Information Technology

    About

    Reliable and valid health information is vital to the health care industry, to researchers, and legal and financial professionals. Public health officials depend on medical records for information about disease patterns and general health conditions. Hospitals depend on accurate medical records for patient care, health statistics, reimbursement and protection in medico-legal matters.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A high school GPA ≥ 2.25 OR;
    • ACT composite score ≥ 21.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 49
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 72

    English Program Requirements

    • TOEFL iBT score of 72 (18 average of Listening and Speaking, 17 for Reading, and 19 for Writing)
    • IELTS of 6.0 or above with no section score below 6.0
    • Duolingo English Test (DET) – Overall Score of 95
    • PTE of 49 or above with no section score below 40.
    • SAT of 480 on the Evidence-based Reading/Writing section and an interview (can be online) with IEP Coordinator, International Programs Director, or International Programs Coordinator of Recruitment & Retention
    • ACT English section score of 22 or above and an interview (can be online) with IEP Coordinator, International Programs Director, or International Programs Coordinator of Recruiting

    Career

    • smaller class sizes, limited to 20 students, result in close interaction with faculty
    • both options include online courses, allowing you to learn at your convenience and from the comfort of your own home
    • enroll full-time or take as few as three credit-hours per semester
    • hands-on experience in your final semester through professional practice experience (PPE) consisting of a project-based internship in an approved setting under a mentor's direction
    • a good fit for students who live locally, in the region or out-of-state
    • our HIT student satisfaction rate is 100%; first-time certification exam pass rate is 100%; and our employment rate is 88%

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 20

    Health Information Technology

    Washburn University

    Washburn University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen