IT 3000

Healthcare IT Technician

Online Certification Training

A comprehensive training program for those seeking a career in healthcare, with a focus on Information Technology (IT).

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24 Weeks
PROGRAM LENGTH
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Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. 


These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard.” Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs

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MedCerts Tuition Advantage

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.

Monthly Payment Options as low as

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346

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Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.

Total Tuition

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The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.

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The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 12-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.
*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What Does a Healthcare IT Technician Do?

Handling information technology for a healthcare facility requires more than just a knowledge of IT operations. You’ll be expected to deal with regulatory requirements, Electronic Health Records (EHR), organizational behavior, medical business operations, networking and security. Properly securing and managing patient data records and keeping IT systems up to date is an essential service for both private practices and major healthcare facilities.

116,850

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Healthcare IT Technician will see available jobs grow 11.3% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

IT 3000

Healthcare IT Technician

The Healthcare IT (HIT) field is booming with development in technology and migration from paper files to electronic records. It is one of the fastest-growing fields in IT today, with new jobs and opportunities created constantly.​

In our Healthcare IT Certification Training, you’ll get to choose your path for certification through either a Healthcare or a Technical focus. Both paths cover medical office procedures & administration and Healthcare IT certification basics. The healthcare-focused path concentrates on Electronic Health Records and CompTIA A+ certification and prepares you for the CEHRS and A+ exams. Whereas the more technical path is focused on CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.

After completing our program and passing the Healthcare IT certification exams, you’ll be qualified for opportunities like Practice Workflow and Information Specialist, Management Redesign Specialist, Clinician/Practitioner Consultant, Implementation Support Specialist/Manager, PC Technician, Technical/Software Support Specialist, Technology Specialist and more!

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  • Manage and troubleshoot a basic network infrastructure, using common ports and networking protocols
  • Install and manage wired and wireless networks, adhering to standards and using modern testing tools
  • Assess security risks and identify potential threats to hardware, software, and physical location
  • Conduct risk mitigation for systems, hardware and peripherals
  • Implement disaster recovery procedures and security contingency plans

Enrollment Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Web browser with internet connection
  • Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  • Expert-led video based training
  • eBook: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
  • eBook: Integrated Electronic Health Records
  • Competency Assessments
  • National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  • Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  • Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  • Exam preparation process
  • Career Services Advisor

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
IT 3010
2
Weeks
IT 2013
6
Weeks
IT 2012
6
Weeks
HI 1018
4
Weeks
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ Certification

CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ Certification

CEHRS

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist

Healthcare IT Technician

Job Opportunities

Entry Level

Electronic Medical Record Associate

$21,000 – $40,000

Estimated Salary

Career Potential

EMR and EHR Assistant

$35,000 – $74,000

Estimated Salary

Career Potential

Technology Specialist

$37,000 – $79,000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

Healthcare IT Technician Certification Training Program—Frequently Asked Questions

A Healthcare IT Technician provides administrative support to staff in health information management departments. They handle all regulatory requirements, electronic health records (EHR) and medical business operations for a company.

The career outlook for Healthcare IT Technicians is extremely positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 16% over the next 10 years.

Salaries can range from $35,000 to $128,000 annually depending on experience, location and the specific type of company.

To become a Healthcare IT Technician, you need a high school diploma or equivalent and formal training through an institution such as MedCerts to obtain certifications like CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician, Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+. All of these certifications are offered through the MedCerts program.

In the MedCerts online Healthcare IT Technician certification training program, you will have the option to choose a path for your certification through either a Healthcare or Technical focus. Both paths cover medical office procedures and administration certification basics.

The healthcare-focused path concentrates on Electronic health records and CompTIA A+ certifications and prepares you for the CEHRS and A+ exams. The technical-focused path concentrates on the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.

To enroll in the Healthcare IT Technician program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, internet access, course registration and payment.

Tuition is competitively priced at $4,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for the CompTIA A+, Network+ and CEHRS exams.

Yes, payment plans are available as low as $346 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.

While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total duration is 24 weeks if completing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.

The program is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.

Yes, MedCerts includes exam fees and preparation materials in the program cost. The Healthcare IT Technician courses are designed to prepare students to take and pass the certification exams. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep. 

The program includes expert-led video-based training, two eBooks (“Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant” and “Integrated Electronic Health Records”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.

Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.

We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authorities, CompTIA and the NHA. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exams.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Healthcare IT Technician