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Healthcare IT Technician: What the Job Is and How To Get Certified

What Does a Healthcare IT Technician Do? A healthcare IT technician provides technical support in various healthcare settings. The position involves maintaining and managing hardware, networks and software in clinical and admin environments. Typical technical duties include: However, the role requires more than just understanding information technology. As a healthcare IT technician, you’ll also work with electronic health record (EHR) systems to make sure systems meet compliance and security standards. You’ll need to understand regulations regarding medical records and specific security requirements, along with medical business operations. While a healthcare IT technician works in a healthcare setting, the role is non-clinical. There…

Healthcare Careers

Switching to Healthcare: What To Know If You’ve Worked in Retail or Food Service

Your Existing Skills — And Why Healthcare Employers Want Them Across your roles in retail and food services, you’ve…

What Can You Do With a Health Unit Coordinator Certification?

What Does a Health Unit Coordinator Actually Do? HUCs are the administrative backbone of the medical unit. They manage…

EKG Technician Certification Exam Test and Tips

What to Expect on Test Day The CET exam is a 120-question, multiple-choice exam which scores 100 questions, leaving…

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Career & Employment

From WIOA to Hired: 2 Successful Student Stories To Get Inspired

A Pivot to a New Path Stephanie Vandermark was enrolled in an RN training program when she realized it…

WIOA Funding Approval: What to Check Before You Apply

MedCerts offers WIOA-eligible training opportunities in healthcare and information technology (IT). If you’re looking for training in a high-demand…

5 Highest Paying WIOA-Approved Healthcare Certifications in 2026

If you’re ready to make a career move, here are the top five high-paying healthcare certifications that are eligible for workforce…

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Student Tips & Resources

Brain Food: What to Eat to Boost Memory and Focus During Exams

So, what should you eat? These top foods can sharpen your study routine. Fatty Fish Omega-3 fatty acids are…

How to Use AI Responsibly as a Healthcare Student

1. Exam Preparation AI can help you study smarter, not harder. For example, suppose you’re studying for your Clinical…

8 Ways to Use Active Recall to Pass Your Certification Exam

You don’t need special studying skills to use active recall. Try regular 15 to 20-minute sessions with any of these eight…

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