North Dakota State College of Science Health Information Technician (Medical Coding) Wahpeton, North Dakota

The Health Information Technician program at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) combines a profession in health care with information technology. Students participate in two professional practice experiences that are a combination of onsite and virtual experiences. Health information professionals care for patients by caring for their medical data, focusing on completeness, accuracy, and protection. They use computer applications to organize, analyze, evaluate, and report health data, complying with laws, standards, and regulations. Health information technicians often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in health records for reimbursement and other purposes. The Health Information Management accreditor of NDSCS is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Associate's degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2028.

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a public institution located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, and Fargo, North Dakota. It offers over 80 academic programs in career and technical studies, liberal arts, and distance education. NDSCS is known for its hands-on learning approach and high placement rates, with 97% of its graduates finding employment or continuing their education within a year of graduation.