The Healthcare IT Professional Program

What is health information technology, exactly, and what does a health information technician do? Well, from a bird’seye view, health information technology is the secure management of health information across computerized systems, and health information technicians work behind the scenes in healthcare facilities to improve patient care through tech.

Here’s a breakdown of their responsibilities:

• Obtaining, processing, and recording healthcare data.

• Ensuring information quality and security.

• Installing and administering basic computer systems and networks.

• Determining hardware and interface problems and providing support.

How much do they earn?

Pay rates vary depending on geographic location and experience, and HIT professionals often qualify for traditional employment benefits. The Department of Labor reports that the average salary is around $57,910 per year.* *https://www.salary.com/research/salary/alternate/medicalcoding-speciali…

How’s the job outlook?

Healthcare and technology are two of the fastest growing industries in the United States, and technology is becoming increasingly important in providing quality patient care. The following estimates from the Department of Labor provide insights into the growing industry:

• As the fastest growing job sector, the healthcare industry is expected to add over 2.3 million new jobs by 2026.

• Government-mandated implementation of electronic health records is putting healthcare information technicians in high demand

At A Glance

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Credits540 hours of instruction
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Average Completion Time12 months
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Cost$4,299
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Modality100% online
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Admission CycleRolling Continuous

Program Details

Our online computer technician training is divided into 13 modules, so that you can build the skills you need to start a career on your schedule. Check out the modules below to see exactly what you’ll learn.

Program Orientation: Healthcare IT Professional

Learn how online training works with CareerStep.
How to be successful in your online training program.

Computer Fundamentals

Learn foundational computer skills that can be used in any career.
Begin building your digital and technical knowledge.

Introduction to Healthcare Information Technology

Describe the legal and regulatory atmosphere in which HIT professionals operate.
Summarize the conceptual, functional, and clinical foundations of medical business operations.
Outline the effective use of cryptography, wireless security, and secure disposal in a healthcare information security plan.

Health Information Management

Learn about electronic medical records, including the different types of health records.
Understand records storage and retrieval processes, including numbering and filing systems and record storage and circulation methods.
Explain health record maintenance through the use of the master patient index and data collection, indexes, and registers.

Coding Basics

Learn about ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
Apply the rules for sequencing procedures and diagnoses in coding.
Understand ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Telehealth for Clinical Support

Learn about what telehealth is and how it is best utilized.
Understand how telehealth visits are implemented and conducted.
Distinguish between telehealth visits from a patient's perspective and a healthcare provider's perspective.

Microsoft Office 2019: Foundations Course

Introduction to the Microsoft Office Suite.
The foundations of using Excel.

A+ Core 1

Learn steps for disassembling and reassembling both desktop and laptop computers.
Configure a motherboard using BIOS/UEFI firmware.
Select, install, and support a hard drive.

A+ Core 2

Learn to install and configure Windows.
Use Windows tools, including Disk Management, to manage hard drives.
Explain how to secure resources on a network via physical and logical access control, user authentication, and user education.

Principles of Information Security

Understand the best practices for information security.
Explain the benefits of cryptography for information security.
Best practices for risk management in an information security context.

Service Desk Professional

Develop the communication skills to be an effective service desk professional.
Build an understanding of technical writing in a professional support context.
Understand best practices for working in teams as a support professional.

Computer User Support

Identify the customer service skills that most benefit computer user support agents.
Outline strategies for troubleshooting computer problems.
Best practices for conducting technology training for users.

Program Completion: Healthcare IT Professional

Prepare to complete your program.
Learn about next steps for industry certification.

The Healthcare IT Professional Program costs $4,299.

We understand that one of the biggest concerns tied to furthering your education is how to pay for it. To help, CSU Bakersfield and Career Step offer low tuition prices that provide big payoffs. We've also designed multiple tuition payment plans, allowing you to choose the funding option that best fits your needs.

We currently offer:

A discount when you choose to pay your tuition in a single payment
An interest-free, 3-month payment plan
A low interest, 12-month payment plan

For more information on tuition and funding options, please contact us at (877) 225-7151.

Note: Program is not eligible for FAFSA-based financial aid.

How to Enroll

To enroll in The Healthcare IT Professional Program program at CSU Bakersfield, in partnership with CareerStep, complete the following steps:

Navigate to the CSUB/CareerStep website
Click the ENROLL ONLINE button
Continue to CHECKOUT
Fill in required fields
Complete payment information or make payment arrangements

Need help enrolling? Call (877) 225-7151

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The Healthcare IT Professional Program