Connect to Your Future at Hodges University

Since its founding in 1990, Hodges University has emerged as one of Florida's leading institutions of higher learning. A private, not-for-profit institution, Hodges is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's-, baccalaureate- and graduate-level degrees in a variety of professional disciplines.

Though serving students of all ages, Hodges University has garnered recognition for developing a curriculum that is uniquely catered for adults who balance their academics while maintaining full-time jobs and family responsibilities.

Hodges has been in the online academic arena for over 10 years and has a unique delivery of courses through the Blackboard online platform. The recent addition of the Tegrity platform allows students to study on the go, with the ability to download lectures to iPods and other electronic devices. Learning at a distance has never been so easy and convenient.

But never fear, you are never alone at Hodges. With a responsive faculty and a myriad of student services at your disposal, help is always there for the asking. All library services are accessible through the internet, so even research is at your fingertips!

Now is the time to make your connection to Hodges University! That connection will make a difference in your life, your career and your future.

Associate of Science in Health Information Technology (Online)

The health information technology (HIT) associate's degree program prepares students to support the information needs of the health care industry. As one of the fastest growing occupations in one of the fastest growing industries, an HIT career places you right where the expanding arena of health care meets the cutting edge of technology.

HIT professionals play a critical role in maintaining, collecting and analyzing the data that doctors, nurses and other health care providers rely on to deliver quality health care. They are experts in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, and coding the diagnoses and procedures for health care services provided to patients.

HIT professionals work in a multitude of settings throughout the health care industry, including:

• Hospitals
• Physician offices and clinics
• Long-term care facilities
• Insurance companies
• Government agencies
• Home care providers

The Hodges University health information technology program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) in association with the American Health Information Management Association. Graduates of our program are eligible to take the national examination for Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT) from the American Health Information Management Association.

Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (Online)

The health care industry is changing rapidly. A Bachelor of Science in Health Administration degree from Hodges University will help you prepare for the evolving delivery system and complex regulatory environment of health care. Students receive instruction from professors who are both academicians and successful health care administrators. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to be a health care administrator in the 21st century.

This program is designed to provide career advancement opportunities for those who have an associate's degree in a health professions practice or for those who are first time college students. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will find advancement opportunities that will enhance their careers in the health care field or find entry-level opportunities in the exciting field of health care!

Providing the necessary managerial support to the health care industry, health care administrators are employed in:

• Hospitals
• Medical offices and clinics
• Long-term care facilities
• Insurance companies
• Local government

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