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WHAT DOES A
HEALTHCARE IT
TECHNICIAN DO

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

JOB
POSSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION
INFORMATION

PAYMENT
OPTIONS

6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

NWCA

CERTIFICATIONS

$4,000.00*

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TOTAL TUITION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

*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.

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 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.

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 Record

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 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:

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.

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.

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.

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

	PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE	COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Program & Tuition Cost	$5,000 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	Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers	Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery	3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning	Professor lectures

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April is your Professional Development Specialist. She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, The Center for Professional Development with Pacific Union College and how to achieve your professional goals!

FAQ

How long does it take to become a Healthcare 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College located in Angwin, California, provides the highest quality training in order to best serve students and surrounding communities. Our specialized career training programs provide up-to-date and in-demand skills, preparation and certification, ensuring that everyone who completes our programs is of the highest caliber.

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In addition to our certificate programs, The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College offers traditional college degrees with more than 100 academic options. View our degrees.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Advance Your

Health Information Technology

Career

WHAT DOES A HEALTHCARE IT TECHNICIAN DO

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

JOB POSSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

PAYMENT OPTIONS

6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

NWCA

CERTIFICATIONS

$4,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

What Does a Health Information Technology Professional Do?

Where Does A Health Information Technology Professional Work?

Requirements

Training Materials Provided

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Outcomes

Skills Learned

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JOB POSSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

NWCA

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PROGRAM COMPARISONS

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