Training staff must have the required education and experience to appropriately teach the program content. Examples of education and experience include, but are not limited to, certificates and/or degrees from postsecondary institutions; certifications from industry-recognized agencies, and practical work experience in, or in a field closely related to, the career fields the program prepares students to enter. MedCerts confirms each training staff member’s academic background and work experience to ensure they are qualified to teach in the program.
The IT-3000 Healthcare IT Technician program provides training for students who wish to prepare for entry into a career in healthcare, with a focus on Information Technology (IT). The Healthcare IT (HIT) field is booming with development in technology and migration from paper records to electronic records. It is one of the fastest growing fields in IT today, with new jobs and opportunity created constantly.
In this program students receive Healthcare IT training with an emphasis on Regulatory Requirements, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Organizational Behavior, IT Operations, Medical Business Operations, Networking, and Security. The core training within this program allows students to choose a path for certification. The first path has a Healthcare focus which prepares students for certification in Electronic Health Records (CEHRS) and CompTIA's A+, while gaining exposure to Medical Office Procedures and Administration, and Network+. The second path has a technical focus which prepares students for certification in CompTIA's A+ and CompTIA's Network+, while gaining exposure to Medical Office Procedures and Administration, and Electronic Health Records. Students may choose the exam path before they begin their program.
High school diploma or GED & 9-12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field.Web browser with internet connection, course registration and payment.
This program has open enrollment.