ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

Healthcare IT Technician: Online Certificate Program

Start an exciting new career at the crossroads of healthcare and technology with our Healthcare IT Online Certificate Program. You'll gain valuable skills in two rapidly growing industries that will empower you to make a difference in patient care. You can get certified and start working in as little as 12 months!

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This Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Program is a great fit for:

  • Individuals interested in a career in healthcare
  • Recent high school graduates
  • Any student, healthcare professional, or aspiring healthcare worker who’s looking to join a booming field with opportunities for growth

About the Online Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Program

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COURSE LENGTH

24 weeks

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TIME COMMITMENT

15-20 Hours Per Week

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How Much Does a Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Cost?

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.

$4,000*

Pay In Full

Lowest available price

$267*

Monthly Payment as low as

Payment begins 30 days after your course start date.

*This advertised payment is for qualified applicants who choose the 18-month financing option. Other payment options available. Minimum deposit of $200 required to enroll.

In this online certification program, your training will center around regulatory requirements for Electronic Health Records (EHR), organizational behavior, IT operations, medical business operations, networking and security.

The core training within this program allows students to choose a path for certification:

  • The first path has a healthcare focus which prepares students for certification in Electronic Health Records (CEHRS) and CompTIA's A+, while gaining exposure to Medical Office Procedures and Administration, and Network+.
  • The second path has a technical focus, which prepares students for certification in CompTIA's A+ and CompTIA's Network+, while gaining exposure to Medical Office Procedures and Administration, and Electronic Health Records.

Fast Facts

17%

PROJECTED GROWTH OF HEALTHCARE IT EMPLOYMENT (MUCH FASTER THAN AVERAGE)

7,000

NUMBER OF NEW HEALTHCARE IT TECHNICIAN JOBS BY 2031

$26.71

AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE FOR HEALTHCARE IT TECHNICIANS

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Paths

Health Information Technician
Electronic Health Records Specialist
Medical Coding Specialist
Healthcare Data Analyst
Healthcare Systems Analyst
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Telehealth Coordinator

The median salary for health information technologists is $58,250. The top 10 percent make over $103,000 per year!

-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Is this online Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Program right for me? 

  • Are you looking for a career that offers diverse opportunities, combining your interests in healthcare and technology?  
  • Do you have a strong attention to detail and enjoy working with data and information management?  
  • Are you comfortable with using and learning new software applications and systems? * Are you a problem solver who enjoys finding innovative solutions to challenges in healthcare and technology?  
  • Are you passionate about improving patient care and healthcare outcomes through the effective use of technology?  
  • Are you interested in staying up-to-date with advancements in healthcare technology and informatics? 

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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Workforce Training Specialist today!

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