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Clinician / Practitioner Consultant

Trainer

Implementation Manager

Implementation Support Specialist

Technical / Software Support Staff

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HealthIT Program Overview

By 2015 everyone will be required to have Electronic Health Records (EHR). The work required to reach this goal is expected to create a high demand in several types of Health Information Technology (IT) professions.

National Park Community College has implemented a non-degree educational program designed to provide a pool of qualified workers with both medical and information technology knowledge. The electronic health record project will provide quality and efficiency, while maintaining privacy and security of medical information.

ONC HIT Video (Health IT campaign video from the Office of the National Coordinator - 2 Mins)

The HealthIT Program is funded through April 1, 2013.

Applications are now being accepted for sessions through September 15, 2012. See schedule below.
Upcoming Sessions(start date - end date)

January 9, 2012 - March 28, 2012
April 2, 2012 - June 22, 2012
July 9, 2012 - September 28, 2012
October 8, 2012 - December 12, 2012
January 7, 2013 - March 15, 2013 (Only for students who are completing the second of two required sessions)

Workforce Roles

The HealthIT program is designed to be completed in six months or less for full time students and it allows the student to focus on one of the following Workforce Roles. Students will select a Role based on their previous training and experience. The selected Role will determine the curriculum. The program provides for six different Roles. NPCC currently provides training in four. Click on the links below for more information on specific roles.

Practice Workflow/ Information Management Redesign Specialist

Clinician/Practitioner Consultant

Trainer

Implementation Manager

Implementation Support Specialist*

Technical/ Software Support Staff*

*NPCC is not currently offering this HealthIT Role, but it is available with sufficient interest.

Cost

HealthIT Role classes are divided into two blocks of instruction, each requiring about three months to complete.
Total cost of the program is $300. Upon successful completion of both blocks the student will receive a refund for the full $300 amount.

Admission Procedures and Requirements

· Students need to meet pre-assessment criteria before entering this program
· Complete Continuing Education Application
· Complete any Criminal Background/Medical Exam required by field work sites
· Have previous experience or training in either the healthcare/medical field or Information Technology. The student’s background and the selected Role will determine the curriculum.

Competency Exam

The HealthIT program provides a competency exam to confirm that your experience and skills are ready to meet the need for health information technology workers. The exam will be provided free of charge to the first 27,500 program completors. For more information on the HealthIT Competency Exam, click HERE.

How to Apply

Complete and submit the Online Application Form: .
After completing your online application, if you have not been contacted within one week, please call Valerie Bond at 501-760-4294.

When your application is approved you will be provided with a link to access the online registration system. The completed form can be faxed to 501-760-4141 or mailed to:

National Park Community College
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Attn: Amy Watson

Contact Amy Watson at 501-760-4190 for latest schedule information.

Request Information

If interested in receiving more information about the HealthIT program click HERE to submit request.

Implementation

This program will be offered through distance learning only using the ANGEL Learning Management System.

Note: This program is NOT the equivalent of a degree in Health Information Technology as recognized by AHIMA.

For More Information Visit the Following Web Sites

Office of the National Coordinator

Arkansas Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center

Arkansas Office of Health Information Technology

ONC HIT Video (Health IT campaign video from the Office of the National Coordinator - 2 Mins)

HITECH REGION D at Pitt Community College

Funding for this project was made available through the Office of the National Coordinator,
Department of Health and Human Services, award number 90CC0078/01 under the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Public Law 111-5:
Information Technology Professionals in Health Care: Community College Consortia to
Educate Information Technology Professionals in Health Care

If you have additional questions about this program, please contact Amy Watson at 501-760-4190