Health information specialist

Part 2

Educational requirements:

 Students should take the high school courses in business, information management, science, math, and English

Coding specialist MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED certificate. Training is usually conducted on the job, but classes are offered at technical school and community colleges. To become certified, specialists must pass an examination.

Accredited record technicians must earn an associate’s degree from an accredited college program or from and the American health information management association independent study program. Additionally, they must pass a credentialing examination.

Record administrators must complete a bachelor’s degree program in the field and pass a certification examination.