What is Medical Information Technology?
The Medical Information Technology (MIT) program is designed for individuals who love the medical field but not necessarily the clinical side of it. This program will provide you with knowledge to work within an administrative setting in healthcare facilities closely with other healthcare professionals.
You'll be studying a wide variety of topics including:
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Insurance
- Medical Office Procedures
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Practice Management Issues
- HIPAA confidentiality issues
What are my career choices?
Credentials Available at SKYCTC
| Medical Receptionist Certificate: 15 Total credit hours | Requirements |
| Medical Coding Certificate: 22 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Medical Transcriptionist Certificate: 24 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Medical Transcription/Scribe Certificate: 28 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Electronic Health Records Specialist Certificate: 28-30 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Hospital Admissions Specialist Certificate: 30 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Medical Unit Coordinator Certificate: 31 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma: 49 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Medical Information Technology AAs - Medical Administrative Track: 64 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Medical Information Technology AAs - Medical Coding Track: 64 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Medical Information Technology AAs - Medical Office Management Track: 64 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
Admission Requirements
This program has no special admission requirements. Maintenance of a "C" or better in each course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale) is required.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
Institutional Accreditation
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
