The student is prepared for a position as a Health Information professional working in an acute care hospital, long-term care, psychiatric, drug rehabilitation, ambulatory care facility or other organizations where health information is maintained. Included in the program are such functions as assembling and analyzing records; coding, statistical analysis, and verifying health data. Applying specialized health information computer software; complying with regulations and standards for health information, coding of diagnoses and procedures; quality assurance, utilization management, performance improvement, and reimbursement are emphasized.