Health Information Technology (HIT)

(formerly Medical Record Technology/Medical Transcriptionist)

A career in health information technology can take many different avenues. The field offers opportunities to combine the disciplines of medicine, computer technology and information management within the health care industry. Growing career opportunities offer exciting, challenging and rewarding possibilities.

As a professional in health information technology, you are part of the vital health care team. The complex information needs of the health care industry place increasing demands for accurate and timely health data. Employment opportunities for individuals skilled in health information technologies exist in hospitals, ambulatory care, long-term care, managed care and physician practices, as well as in non-traditional areas such as consulting, legal offices, industry vendors, insurance companies and pharmaceutical firms.

Oakton’s Health Information Technology Program offers several curricula that provide students with marketable skills.

For more information, contact the chairperson, Anita Taylor, (847) 635-1957.