Health Information Technology Certificate

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The HIT certificate program is a concentrated course of study in Health Information Technology and Healthcare Informatics with all courses offered online. The Program provides a 16-credit track for IT professionals transitioning to working in the healthcare delivery system; and a 17-credit track for healthcare professionals and allied health professionals who will be responsible for supporting local hospitals and clinics as these organizations adopt the use of Health Information Technology (HIT). Current IT, allied health and pre-nursing/nursing students will also have the option of acquiring the certificate that will increase their value in the job market.

Track 1: For Information Technology Professionals

AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology 3 credits
AHMS 252 - Computerized Medical Billing 3 credits
HIT 230 - Overview Of HCI Systems 4 credits
HIT 260 - Workflow Process and Redesign 3 credits
HIT 265 - Electronic Health Record in Medical Practice 3 credits

Total: 16

Track 2: For Allied Health & Medical Professionals

HIT 260 - Workflow Process and Redesign 3 credits
HIT 230 - Overview Of HCI Systems 4 credits
HIT 265 - Electronic Health Record in Medical Practice 3 credits
HCI 410 - Project & Systems Management 4 credits
HCI 310 - Health Care Delivery in the US I 3 credits
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HCI 320 - Information Systems Security 3 credits

Health Information Technology Certificate

Track 1: For Information Technology Professionals

Total: 16

Track 2: For Allied Health & Medical Professionals

Total: 17