Online Certificate

Healthcare IT Technician

Start an exciting new career at the crossroads of healthcare and technology with our Healthcare 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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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

About the Healthcare IT Technician Certificate

Course length

517 hours

Weekly time commitment

15-20 hours

Tuition

$4,000*

*You can pay as little as $267 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.

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 healthcare 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.

Regional Data (Ohio)

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

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Career Paths 

1

Health Information Technician

2

Electronic Health Records Specialist

3

Medical Coding Specialist

4

Healthcare Data Analyst

5

Healthcare Systems Analyst

6

Clinical Informatics Specialist

7

Telehealth Coordinator

How Much Does a Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Cost?

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.

Pay In Full

$4,000*

Lowest available price

Monthly Payment as low as

$267*

Payment begins 30 days after your course start date.

*This advertised payment is for qualified applicants who choose the 18-month financing option. Other payment options available. Minimum deposit of $200 required to enroll.

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Is This Certificate Right For Me? 

  • Circle icon Are you looking for a career that offers diverse opportunities, combining your interests in healthcare and technology?
  • Circle icon Do you have a strong attention to detail and enjoy working with data and information management?
  • Circle icon Are you comfortable with using and learning new software applications and systems?
  • Circle icon Are you a problem solver who enjoys finding innovative solutions to challenges in healthcare and technology?
  • Circle icon Are you passionate about improving patient care and healthcare outcomes through the effective use of technology?
  • Circle icon Are you interested in staying up-to-date with advancements in healthcare technology and informatics?

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