RHIT Professional
HIT 120 – Guidelines for Assignment 1
Profile a Health Information Technology (HIT) career – DUE on Week 4
This assignment is worth 75 points. Please see required components and point distribution in the chart below.
Purpose: For this assignment you will write about a health information technology (HIT) career. The purpose of this assignment is to become acquainted with some of the jobs available to HIT graduates as well as discovering career paths for growth and professional development.
Paper Format: • Title Page • Body of paper minimum 2 pages, double spaced, font 12, In-text Citations in APA Format • Reference/Resource page (APA Format Required)
Instructions:
Conduct a search of the Internet and/or books and publications. A good place to start is: • AHIMA's student website • AHIMA’s Health Information Careers webpage • US Bureau of Labor Statistics • and any job searching engines • You may also use the Journal of AHIMA and other healthcare career books available in the library. • http://hicareers.com/ Heath Information Careers, sponsored by AHIMA • http://ahima.org/certification/ AHIMA, Certification and Credentials • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocoS103.htm Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Possible Career Choices are: • Coder • Health Information Technician • Clinical Documentation Specialist • Data Analyst • Security Officer, • Compliance Officer • Tumor Registrar, etc.
Criteria for paper Content:
After selecting one, collect the necessary information and respond to the following requirements:
Thorough job details: Identify the necessary qualifications for the chosen job, education requirements and credentials required/preferred, work settings, and discussed primary areas of job responsibilities. (35 points)
Career path: Explore opportunities for growth associated with the chosen job, as well as additional requirements and expectations for a career path related
Profile a Health Information Technology (HIT) career – DUE on Week 4
This assignment is worth 75 points. Please see required components and point distribution in the chart below.
Purpose: For this assignment you will write about a health information technology (HIT) career. The purpose of this assignment is to become acquainted with some of the jobs available to HIT graduates as well as discovering career paths for growth and professional development.
Paper Format: • Title Page • Body of paper minimum 2 pages, double spaced, font 12, In-text Citations in APA Format • Reference/Resource page (APA Format Required)
Instructions:
Conduct a search of the Internet and/or books and publications. A good place to start is: • AHIMA's student website • AHIMA’s Health Information Careers webpage • US Bureau of Labor Statistics • and any job searching engines • You may also use the Journal of AHIMA and other healthcare career books available in the library. • http://hicareers.com/ Heath Information Careers, sponsored by AHIMA • http://ahima.org/certification/ AHIMA, Certification and Credentials • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocoS103.htm Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Possible Career Choices are: • Coder • Health Information Technician • Clinical Documentation Specialist • Data Analyst • Security Officer, • Compliance Officer • Tumor Registrar, etc.
Criteria for paper Content:
After selecting one, collect the necessary information and respond to the following requirements:
Thorough job details: Identify the necessary qualifications for the chosen job, education requirements and credentials required/preferred, work settings, and discussed primary areas of job responsibilities. (35 points)
Career path: Explore opportunities for growth associated with the chosen job, as well as additional requirements and expectations for a career path related