Health Information Technology - Post Degree Certificate

Certificate
Technology Division

Program Code: HITC1

Office: Regional Technology Center M-TEC RTC2700

Phone: (810) 762-0500

This certificate is designed to advance the skills of Information Technology professionals and graduates who desire to extend their technical skills to the Health Information Technology field. Participants in this post degree certificate must already have a degree in Information Technology or a related field and will be required to fulfill the prerequisites for the courses through their prior degree coursework or submit to the coordinator a portfolio for consideration of pre-requisite waivers. This post degree certificate prepares graduates to work within healthcare environments supporting Electronic Health Records and medical information systems. This certificate will help students in preparation for the CompTia Healthcare IT Technician examination.

Eligibility Requirement:

Students must have completed a degree in Information Technology or a related field prior to entering this certificate program. Students with no degree, but with experience in the field, can submit a portfolio for consideration of a waiver of this requirement.