Health Care IT Technician
Start an exciting new career at the crossroads of health care and technology with our Health Care IT Online Certificate Program. You'll gain valuable skills in two rapidly growing industries that will empower you to make a difference in patient care. You can get certified and start working in less than a year!
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Overview
In this online certification program, your training will center around regulatory requirements for Electronic Health Records (EHRs), 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 health care 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.
Course Length
24 Weeks
Time Commitment
15-20 hours/week
Salary Range
$21 - $40k
*For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.
Accreditation
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Do you know?
The median salary for health information technologists is $58,250. With a well-rounded set of skills, earning potential can increase quickly as you obtain additional certificates.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Is This Health Care IT Technician Certificate Right For Me?
Are you looking for a career that offers diverse opportunities, combining your interests in health care and technology?
Do you have a strong attention to detail and enjoy working with data and information management?
Are you comfortable with using and learning new software applications and systems?
Are you a problem solver who enjoys finding innovative solutions to challenges in health care and technology?
Are you passionate about improving patient care and health care outcomes through the effective use of technology?
Are you interested in staying up-to-date with advancements in health care technology and informatics?
Potential Careers
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This Program is a Great Fit For
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Working Adults
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Aspiring Healthcare Professionals
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Recent High School Graduates
Why Regis College?
For nearly 100 years, Regis College has empowered students to succeed academically, serve, and lead. Certificate programs through the Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offer:
Self-paced coursework
Online learning formats
Reputable career credentials
Skills for in-demand jobs
Specialized knowledge
Potential for higher salary
Degree completion pathways
Testimonials
The courses online were great
My two favorite parts of the course were, first, the simulations, which make you feel like you’re getting used to a new career. I also liked the go-at-your-own pace learning. It’s nice to know you can take a second, regroup, and try it all over again. For someone who’s going to school later in life, it was great.
- Courtney Rosati
The MedCerts program was very easy to follow
The certificate program taught me a lot about the physiology of the heart, more in-depth stuff I didn’t know. It gave me a better understanding of what I was looking at with the EKGs. I’m one of the more informed technicians at my current job because of this course
- James DeVogel
Funding Options Are Available
The Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offers loan options to make earning a professional certificate a reality for as many students as possible. Some certificate earners may even be eligible for tuition assistance through their employer.