Advance Your
Health Information Technology
Career
6 Months
PROGRAM LENGTH
$4,000.00*
Payment Plan Available
TOTAL TUITION
Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment plan available to you.
What Does a Health Information Technology Professional Do?
Health Information Technology (HIT) professionals are essential to the modern healthcare landscape. They bridge the gap between technology and healthcare, ensuring that patient information is secure, accessible, and compliant.Â
Unlike traditional IT professionals, HIT specialists possess a unique blend of technical skills and healthcare knowledge. They must understand complex healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, and apply them to their daily work. This ensures patient privacy and data security.Â
Key Responsibilities:Â
- Maintaining IT Infrastructure: Keeping healthcare systems up-to-date and operational.Â
- Securing Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Protecting sensitive patient information from cyber threats.Â
- Managing Patient Data: Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility.Â
- Enforcing IT Policies and Procedures: Implementing and maintaining IT standards within a healthcare organization.Â
- Troubleshooting IT Issues: Resolving technical problems to minimize disruptions in patient care.Â
 
															Where Does A Health Information Technology Professional Work?
Health Information Technology professionals work in a variety of health care institutions including private practice and major health care facilities.Â
 
															Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
Expert-led video based training
Digital Coursebook
Textbooks: A+ All In One & Network + All in One
eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant & Integrated Electronic Health Records
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fee
Health Information Technology
Outcomes
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare information technicians – and similar positions such as medical record and health information specialists – accounted for 416,400 jobs in 2020. With an expected growth rate of 9% between 2020 and 2030, experts predict that 37,100 healthcare information technician jobs will be added to the market by decade’s end.Â
Skills Learned
Students in the Healthcare Information Technology certificate program will complete their curriculum over 4 to 6 months to gain the skills needed to start a career in healthcare IT.
Key skills learned in this program include:Â
- Cybersecurity: Understanding and implementing computer safety and security procedures to protect patient data.Â
- Network Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving network issues to ensure smooth operations.Â
- Healthcare Business Operations: Knowledge of medical billing, coding, and administrative processes.Â
- Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Understanding and managing patient information within EHR systems.Â
- Compliance and Regulations: Awareness of HIPAA and other regulatory requirements to protect patient privacy.Â
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JOB POSSIBILITIES
 
															EMR and EHR Assistant
 
															Electronic Medical Record Associate
 
															Technology Specialist
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Students in the Health Information Technology program will be eligible for a nationally recognized credential through the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) upon completion.Â
ISSUING AUTHORITY
 
															NWCA
Health Information Technology FundamentalsÂ
Those holding this credential will demonstrate mastery of dealing with modern health information and the way it’s changing how doctors care for patients.Â
DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?​
Many employers offer education assistance programs with tuition reimbursement. Schedule a call with an enrollment advisor to learn more.Â
PROGRAM COMPARISONS
| PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Community College | |
|---|---|---|
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													Program & Tuition Cost
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													$4,000 average
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													Up to $20,000
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													Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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													Included
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													Up to $750
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													Job Ready In
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													3–6 months
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													24–48 months
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													Schedule Flexibility
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													On-demand 24/7
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													Set class schedule
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													Travel Requirements
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													None: 100% online
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													On-campus classrooms
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													Student Support
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													Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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													Professors: scheduled office hours
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													Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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													Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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													Content Delivery
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													3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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													Professor lectures
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MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST
 
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FAQ
Students will complete the online certificate within 4 to 6 months, making them job ready. The certificate is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.Â
Ideal candidates for this program are detail-oriented individuals who can gather and disseminate information, work well in a team setting and are highly skilled at using computers.
The daily role of a Healthcare Information Technology professional includes managing wired and wireless networks, preparing reports, setting up user controls and monitoring for any security or compliance issues.Â
Healthcare Information Technology professionals can use their training and expertise as a steppingstone to other opportunities, including Practice Workflow and Information Specialist, Management Redesign Specialist, Implementation Support Specialist, PC Technician and Technology Specialist.Â
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