The skills acquired through the HIT program as well as successful registration will qualify graduates for positions in:

• Acute care
• Long-term care facilities
• Behavioral health facilities
• Home health care providers
• Rehabilitation centers
• Ambulatory care facilities
• Insurance companies
• Physician practices

Typical positions include:

• Clinical coding specialist
• Health data analyst
• Release of information specialist
• Clinical Data Abstractor
• Cancer Registrars
• Health Information Technician

Growth and Income
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of health information technicians is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2010.

According to the AHIMA latest salary survey, most new HIT graduates with an associate's degree earn an average of $20,000 to $30,000 annually.

Transferability
Individuals who wish to learn more about baccalaureate programs in the Pittsburgh area can contact the University of Pittsburgh or Duquesne University for program information.