Concorde Offers New Health Information Technology Degree

New evening program adds flexibility to education and career goals.

Orlando, FL (June 2012) - Concorde Career Colleges Inc. announced today that its Orlando campus is adding a new Health Information Technology-(AS) degree program. Students are able to complete Concorde's new Associate in Science degree in as few as 15 months.

"Our new Health Information Technology evening program will satisfy a lot of adult learners and potential career changers," explains Health Information Technology Program Director Patricia Elliott. "Graduates earning an HIT degree will have opportunities to work in many different healthcare settings and in a variety of occupations."

By 2014, all healthcare providers will be required to use electronic health records. Health Information Technicians are responsible for the accessibility, privacy and security of the electronic health records in medical clinics, hospitals, insurance companies and other healthcare agencies.

Elliott adds that Concorde's new Health Information Technology-(AS) degree program provides hands-on training and on-site clinical experience, designed to get graduates working in as few as 15 months.

Concorde Career Institute in Orlando is located at 3444 McCrory Place, Orlando, Florida. In addition to the new Health Information Technology degree program, the campus offers the following career training programs: Patient Care Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Dental Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapy-(AS), and Nursing-(AS). Those interested in learning more about career-training opportunities are encouraged to call 1-407-812-3060. Concorde Career Institute in Orlando is a branch campus of Concorde Career Institute Jacksonville, Florida. Visit www.concorde.edu for more program and campus information.