Kaplan University’s New Associate’s Degree Designed to Prepare Students for Jobs in Health Information Technology

The new program provides students with the skills needed to work in the competitive and growing health information field

DAVENPORT, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaplan University today announced the launch of its new Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree, a new program designed to help prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required to pursue entry-level positions in the competitive and growing health information technology field.

“Kaplan University understands the importance of providing adults with an education that will best prepare them for employment opportunities in growing industries”

“Kaplan University understands the importance of providing adults with an education that will best prepare them for employment opportunities in growing industries,” said David Clinefelter, Ph.D., Kaplan University’s Provost. “Health information professionals play a significant role in the collection and maintenance of data for patients, and our new associate’s degree program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain the type of education and real-world experience valued by employers.”

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts jobs in health information will grow faster than average through the year 2016, with health care information technicians and administrators working in a broad spectrum of health care settings. Employees’ work often involves various aspects of coding, billing, insurance, records management and data collection. Students in Kaplan University’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program learn skills such as abstracting health records, compiling reports on health care services, assigning code numbers to diagnoses and responding to inquiries for patient health information. Students also learn how to review health records for accreditation, supervise human resources and analyze health records content for accuracy.

A blend of online coursework and on-ground clinical experiences, Kaplan University’s 91-credit-hour program offers students the convenience and flexibility of studying online, yet also provides them with the opportunity to gain rigorous, on-the-job experience. Curriculum includes completion of clinical training and an externship at a health care facility prior to graduation.

Enrollment for the program is now open and classes begin on April 15. For more information, visit www.online.kaplanuniversity.edu.

About Kaplan University

Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their untapped talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. Based in Davenport, Iowa, the University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kaplan University offers more than 100 academic programs and currently serves more than 48,000 online and on-ground students. To learn more about Kaplan University, visit www.kaplan.edu.

Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 100,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States and abroad. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit www.kaplan.com.