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LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS
Most employers prefer to hire health information technicians
who have certification, or they may expect applicants to earn
certification shortly after being hired. A health information
technician can earn certification from several organizations.
Certifications include the Registered Health Information
Technician (RHIT) and the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR),
among others.
Some organizations base certification on passing an exam.
Others require graduation from an accredited program. Many
coding certifications also require coding experience in a work
setting. Once certified, technicians typically must renew their
certification regularly and take continuing education courses.
A few states and facilities require cancer registrars to be
licensed. Licensure requires the completion of a formal
education program and the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
certification.
ADVANCEMENT
Health information technicians may advance to other health
information positions by receiving additional education and
certifications. Technicians may be able to advance to a position
as a medical or health services manager after completing a
bachelor's or master's degree program and taking the required
certification courses. Requirements vary by facility.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Medical
Records and Health Information Technicians, on the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-
health-information-technicians.htm
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