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.
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-182PC 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-162Cisco 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-183Healthcare 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-167Cisco 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-288Healthcare 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.
