College of Technology - Building Unlimited Career Opportunities

Program Options & Length:

  • Program begins in August
  • Program length: 4 semesters for an AAS
  • Admits 30 students each year
  • Classes meet at variable times, 5 days per week
  • Summer Session - optional
  • Student Handbook PDF

Program Description

The Health Information professional is responsible for maintaining components of health information systems consistent with the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system. The health information professional maintains, compiles and reports health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment and research; abstracts and codes clinical data using appropriate classification systems; and analyzes health records according to standards.

Certificates & Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science degree Health Information Technology

Admission Steps

  1. Complete an application for admission and pay fees online. Be sure to click on the Professional Technical Application and select your program choice. * If you are applying for the Associate Degree Registered Nurse program, the Respiratory Therapy program or a bachelor's degree offered through the College of Technology, go to the Undergraduate Application.
  2. High school graduation or GED is required. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED scores (Not required if you have submitted proof of 14 or more academic credits from an accredited institution of higher education).
  3. Submit an official college transcript from each accredited institution of higher education that you have attended.
  4. Either COMPASS or ACT scores.
    • Complete the COMPASS placement test. This test enables us to place you in the appropriate classes to enhance your success in college.
      or
    • Submit ACT scores, (valid for seven years from date of testing).
  5. Meet with one of the College of Technology advisors to finalize your acceptance. To make an appointment, call (208)282-2622.
  6. Apply for Financial Aid if needed. Questions — call (208)282-2756.

Note: Some programs have additional admission criteria. Contact Student Services at 208-282-2622 for assistance.

Career Opportunities

86% of 2010 - 2011 graduates were employed.

Employment Opportunities

  • Hospitals and Medical Clinics
  • Physician Offices
  • Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Outpatient Care Centers
  • Self employment
  • Average income in Idaho is $27,290 and $30,140 in this field*
  • About 720 health information technicians work in this occupation in Idaho*

* Idaho Career Information Systems data

All AAS degrees will articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Cost of Attendance

Fees apply to the current Idaho State University fee schedule which includes mandatory student health insurance. Students with existing health insurance coverage may waive student health insurance. Waivers are available at http://www.isu.edu/stuhlth/insurance/.

Additional program, equipment, and book costs are listed here.

Paying for College

You may apply for financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans to help finance your college education. When you pay registration fees, you are a student of Idaho State University with the privileges and responsibilities of a college student.

Affirmative Action, ADA & Equal Employment Opportunity at ISU

Idaho State University subscribes to the principles and laws of the State of Idaho and the federal government, including applicable executive orders

pertaining to civil rights. All rights, privileges, and activities of the University are made available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, national origin or veteran status. The University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Evidence of practices that are not consistent with such a policy should be reported to:

Joyce Hammond-Perry J.D.
Affirmative Action Director
Rendezvous Complex 157 Stop 8315
(208) 282-3973

ADA Policy Statement

Idaho State University is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those with documented disabilities. If you have a diagnosed disability or if you believe that you have a disability that might require reasonable accomodation, please contact:

Dennis J. Toney,
ADA Disabilities and Resource Center Director
Graveley Hall 123 Box 8121
E-mail tonedenn@isu.edu
208-282-3599

College of Technology 921 South 8th Ave., Stop 8380 Pocatello, ID 83209-8380 Phone: (208) 282-2622 Fax: (208) 282-5195 E-mail: ctech@isu.edu

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