Lone Star College–Montgomery's HIT program offers students a chance to start their medical career at a school focused on student learning.
What jobs do Health Informations Technology offer?
- Medical Coders
- Medical Billers
- Medical Transcription
Does the courses taken for HIT transfer to any college/universities?
Yes, the general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities.
Contact a counselor or faculty member at any of the colleges/universities for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses. The sequencing of courses can also be found at www.lonestar.edu/catalog.
How is the job market?
Employment of medical transcriptionists, medical billers, and medical coders is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth will be spurred by a growing and aging population who will receive proportionately greater numbers of health procedures that require documentation.
Would I like the field of Health Informations Technology?
HIT employees typically enjoy working with medical terminology, patient care, and possibily working in ambulatory settings. If this sounds like you, check out Health Informations Technology!
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