Program Hours:	1050
Assigned Course Preparation Hours:	260
Academic Credits:	52

Program Description

The Healthcare IT Technician program provides comprehensive training for students who wish to prepare for entry in Information Technology (IT), with a focus on the Healthcare industry. 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 career opportunities. The Healthcare IT Technician is comprehensive program with emphasis on HIPAA, Electronic Health Records (EHR), IT Operations, Networking, and Security. The core training within this program allows students to earn multiple industry recognized national certifications in Healthcare and IT.

Learning Objectives

Students prepare for entry-level employment in a variety of positions in a healthcare setting including Computer Repair/Support Technicians, Desktop Support, Help Desk, and Networking Support, Electronic Health Records/Support
Demonstrate the skills needed to be proficient in Microsoft Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in various multiple Office programs
Students demonstrate expertise in the resolution of end-user incident requests involving troubleshooting and configuration of hardware, software and network settings
Implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies and infrastructures (e.g. server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies)
Implement health record data backup procedures based on the latest disaster recovery policies. Install, deploy and configure computer networks and mobile devices
Deploy and configure hardware drivers and devices, e.g., badge scanners and cameras
Identify and test for common information security risks, such as spyware or phishing, and implement the appropriate prevention techniques and countermeasures
Communicate effectively, either independently or in a team, to problem solve

Certification Objectives

Students focus on the following certification objectives:

Methods of Instruction

Courses are computer-based and instructor-led. Students learn via one-to-one or small-group instruction, LMS modules, textbooks, workbooks, and online forums and discussions.

Policies

Refer to the Student Catalog and Handbook for the full list of policies.

Courses

Course Name/Syllabus	Number	Program Hours	Assigned Course Preparation Hours
Internet and Computing	SIT-001	50	12
Microsoft Office Specialist 2016	SIT-030	150	37
CompTIA A+ Part 1	SIT-002	110	27
CompTIA A+ Part 2	SIT-003	110	27
CompTIA Network+	SIT-004	100	25
Microsoft Windows Client	SIT-006	80	20
Microsoft Windows Server 1	SIT-007	150	37
Microsoft Windows Server 2	SIT-008	150	37
Introduction to Allied Health - Advanced	SAH-001A	75	19
Electronic Health Records	SAH-006	75	19