“The instructors were knowledgeable in the health care field and the clinical experiences offered me the opportunity to experience different health care environments. I was able to meet people who had the same career interests that I had and develop peer relationships that I still have today. I consider this a ‘golden’ experience.”

Eileen S. McAsey, RHIT, ’96
Health Information Coordinator
Privacy/Security Officer
Northwest Health Services, Inc.

“The HIT program at Western allowed me to learn at my own pace so I could continue to work full time. The program included hands-on clinical experience, which helped me better understand the complexities of the various career opportunities within health information.”

Kelly Nalle, ’00, RHIT, CCS Director of Health Information Services Wright Memorial Hospital, Trenton, Mo.

"After contacting several schools, I realized Missouri Western offered the perfect program and everything I was looking for. My life has now changed and all for the better, and I owe it all to the Health Information Technology program at Missouri Western. I know that because of the reputation of this program, I had a chance to make my dreams come true."

Linda S. Embrey, '04, Health Information Specialist I
Analysis Position
St. Luke's Health System

“My education provided me with the tools I needed to be successful in the medical records field. The reputation of the HIT program is outstanding. I am a very proud graduate.

Sarah VanNess, ’03, RHIT
Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City