Program Hours: | 1050 |
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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:
- CompTIA® A+ 220-901 Certification Exam Objectives
- CompTIA ® A+ 220-902 Certification Exam Objectives
- CompTIA® Network+ N10-006 Certification Exam Objectives
- Microsoft® Office Specialist Certification Exam Objectives
- Microsoft® Windows 10 Exam 70-697
- Microsoft® Windows 10 Exam 70-698
- Microsoft® Windows Server 2012 Exam 70-410
- Microsoft® Windows Server 2012 Exam 70-411
- NHA® Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
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 |
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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 |