Health Information Technology

Health information technicians are responsible for performing a variety of technical health information functions in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, insurance companies, physician groups and managed care companies. These functions include organizing, analyzing and technically evaluating health information; compiling various administrative and health statistics; and coding using ICD-9-CM and CPT.

Other duties may include maintaining and using a variety of health information indexes; special registries and storage retrieval systems; inputting and retrieving computerized health data; and controlling the use and release of health information. To fulfill these responsibilities, health information technicians must develop a broad range of clinical and technological skills.

Vol State’s program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management. Successful graduates are eligible to sit for the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) examination. The RHIT credential is recognized nationwide as proof of proficiency in Health Information Technology.

Vol State offers a day program on the main campus in Gallatin and some evening classes at our Nashville location.

Enrollment Requirements

Students must provide evidence of a passing score on a background check prior to official acceptance/enrollment in this program. Either the failure to provide the required background check results by the due date established or the receipt of any other than a passing score on the background check will make a student ineligible for enrollment in the program. The background checks are performed at the student's expense.

Program Director & Contact Information

Valerie Bowling (Valerie.Bowling@volstate.edu) 230-3337

*This is a selective admission program. To be considered for admission to this program, please refer to admission requirements for specific application/admission information.

Application Process

• Submit an application to Volunteer State Community College (available online or call or visit the college)
• Submit a Letter of Intent to the Health Information Technology program – (available online or contact program director)
• A background check is required for entry into the program, see Student Background Checks Policy.
• Complete the Vol State medical history/immunization report.
• Classes begin Fall semester
• Contact Valerie Bowling, Program Director for information and advising.