Healthcare Technology Specialist Career Studies Certificate (221-152-15)

Individuals in this technical role provide on-site user support for implementation and maintenance of health IT systems in healthcare setting such as hospitals, physician practices and outpatient clinics. It is recommended that individuals interested in this role have a degree or certificate and at least six-months experience in information technology, information management or informatics.

CERTIFICATION: Students enrolled in the program may apply for the Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist (CHTS) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (at the student’s expense).

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: This program requires students to enter with the following requisite skills:

• Demonstrated minimum keyboarding skill of 30 wpm. AST 80 and/or 81 may be taken as developmental keyboarding skills classes.