Health Information Technology Certificate Program

Certificate Professional Studies - Computer Information Technology

The information below applies to students entering the program in fall 2019. Current students - log in to BHCC Self-Service to review the most accurate program requirements for your catalog year, or contact LifeMap/Advising for more information. Prospective students - go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.

Semester 1	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req
CIT-113 Information Technology Problem Solving CIT-110 Applications/Concepts	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. CIT-110 is recommended. Prerequisites for CIT-110 and CIT-113: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
CIT-182 PC Hardware and Software	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. CIT-182 is the equivalent to Cisco's IT Essentials A+ certification course Prerequisite: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
CIT-162 Cisco Networking I	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. CIT-162 is the equivalent to Cisco's CCNA R&S Semester 1 Prerequisite: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note: CIT-182 is the equivalent to Ciscos’ IT Essentials A+ CIT-162 is the equivalent to Cisco’s CCNA R&S Semester 1 Upon completion of CIT-182, prepare and take the CompTiA A+ certifications Speak to an Advisor about internship and career opportunities.

Semester 2	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req
CIT-183 Healthcare IT Concepts I	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CIT-120 or Chair approval and pre/co-requisite of CIT-182
CIT-167 Cisco Networking II	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. CIT-167 is the equivalent to Cisco's CCNA R&S Semester 2 Prerequisite: CIT-162
CIT-288 Healthcare IT Concepts II	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Pre/co-requisite: CIT-183 or Chair approval
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note: CIT-167 is the equivalent to Cisco’s CCNA R&S Semester 2 Upon completion of CIT-167, prepare and take the Cisco Certified Networking Technician certification. Upon completion of CIT-288, prepare and take the Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist certification. Speak to an Advisor about internship and career opportunities. Apply for graduation

Last Modified Date: May 10, 2019

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

Apply for entry-level Healthcare IT positions.
Apply for entry-level Healthcare IT Systems Support positions.
Apply for entry-level Healthcare Hardware/Software Support positions.
Apply for entry-level Healthcare Network Support positions.
Achieve the national Healthcare Technology and Information Management competencies.
Apply Healthcare IT competencies to current Healthcare positions.
Prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Certification Examination(s).
Prepare to take the Cisco CCENT Certification Examination

Career Outlook

The Health Information Technology Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level Healthcare IT careers in a variety of healthcare settings including physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and with third-party contractors. Students also gain the knowledge and skills needed to achieve the national Health Information Technology competencies and will be prepared to take multiple IT certification exams.

Program Overview

The Health Information Technology (HIT) Certificate Program is designed for students who wish to enter the Healthcare IT field and for current healthcare workers who wish to apply Healthcare IT competencies to their current position. The program will provide students with the knowledge and skills concerning Healthcare IT privacy, security, networking, and mobility to successfully understand the Healthcare IT industry and provide hardware and software support in the healthcare environment.

Students will also gain the skills in health information management and workflow analysis needed to utilize Healthcare IT effectively to manage patient care, improve communications, and support information sharing. The Health Information Technology (HIT) Certificate Program is designed to be "Stackable", allowing students to apply completed courses to IT degrees and additional IT certificates, such as the Health Information Networking Certificate.