Use your technology skills in a medical office to help support patient care.
What is Medical Information Technology?
Medical Information Technology graduates prepare medical records and reports, maintain files, order supplies, perform accounting procedures, work with medical insurance and coding, and receive patients in a variety of health care settings. Laboratory and classroom experiences are combined to prepare graduates for careers in health care facilities. Some of the diplomas include Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Insurance Coder, and Medical Transcriptionist. Students enrolled in the degree or diploma programs are required to do an internship or cooperative experience in a medical office environment.
Progression in the Medical Information Technology program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of C or better in each course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale).
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, MCTC has you covered. MCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
- Demonstrate knowledge of business English communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology.
- Operate a computer using various computer application programs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical insurance coding terminology and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge and basic skill of an electronic medical/health record
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical ethics and confidentiality in the medical office.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
