Information technology is an exploding part of health care affecting professionals in every health care occupation. This program introduces health care professionals to IT and IT professionals to health care. Students will learn about organizational and technology environments and they will learn about system analysis, design, selection, evaluation, privacy and security, and how to support leadership and management within health care systems. Those who complete this certificate may decide to take the exam to become a Certified Associate Health Information Specialist. Interactive discussions among students and the instructor and weekly assignments are all online and can be completed at times best for student. (This certificate has the same content as HHP 495) $649 (plus textbook) 135 Contact Hours/13.5 CEUs