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Important Information

Job Possibilities

Certification Licensing

Payment Options

6 Months

Certificate Length

$4,000.00

Tuition

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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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintaining IT Infrastructure: Keeping healthcare systems up-to-date and operational.

Securing Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Protecting sensitive patient information from cyber threats.

Managing Patient Data: Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility.

Enforcing IT Policies and Procedures: Implementing and maintaining IT standards within a healthcare organization.

Troubleshooting IT Issues: Resolving technical problems to minimize disruptions in patient care.

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

Health Information Technology professionals work in a variety of health care institutions including private practice and major health care facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Oral and written English proficiency is a requirement for course participation and certificate examination.

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.

Skills Learned

Students in the Healthcare IT Technician 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:

Cybersecurity: Understanding and implementing computer safety and security procedures to protect patient data.

Network Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving network issues to ensure smooth operations.

Healthcare Business Operations: Knowledge of medical billing, coding, and administrative processes.

Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Understanding and managing patient information within EHR systems.

Compliance and Regulations: Awareness of HIPAA and other regulatory requirements to protect patient privacy.

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.

ISSUING AUTHORITY

NWCA

Health Information Technology Fundamentals

Those holding this credential will demonstrate mastery of dealing with modern health information and the way it’s changing how doctors care for patients.

Health Information Technology Registration

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Credit Card

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Short-Term Loan

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

Long-Term Loan

Pay for your training with an education loan through Meritize.

Reserve your seat by completing the course registration process using the provided option.

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CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS

	PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	Community College
Program & Tuition Cost	$4,000 average	Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials	Included	Up to $750
Job Ready In	3–6 months	24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility	On-demand 24/7	Set class schedule
Travel Requirements	None: 100% online	On-campus classrooms
Student Support	Personal Advisors: text, call and email access	Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching	Professors: scheduled office hours	Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery	3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning	Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

Amanda Lynn is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand your certificate of study, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Amanda to learn more about your certificate, AdventHealth University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

How long does it take to become a Health Information Technology professional?

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.

Who are the ideal candidates for this certificate?

Ideal candidates for this certificate are detail-oriented individuals who can gather and disseminate information, work well in a team setting and are highly skilled at using computers.

What is the daily role of a Health Information Technology professional?

The daily role of a Health Information Technology professional includes managing wired and wireless networks, preparing reports, setting up user controls and monitoring for any security or compliance issues.

What other career options can a Health Information Technology professional certificate lead to?

Health 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.

Interested In Another Workforce Development Certificate?

AdventHealth University is devoted to supporting you throughout your professional journey and believes learning is a lifelong endeavor. Our career development certificates provide leading-edge instruction and clinical training in high-demand fields, ensuring you will feel confident and competent as a certified professional.

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Advance Your Health Information Technology Career

Job Responsibilities

Important Information

Job Possibilities

Certification Licensing

Payment Options

6 Months

$4,000.00

What Does a Health Information Technology Professional Do?

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

Requirements

Training Materials Provided

Health Information Technology

Outcomes

Skills Learned

Health Information Technology Job Possibilities

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

NWCA

Health Information Technology Registration

CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS

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