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40 Winter/Spring 2019 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd Health Care 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, Maryland 21044 Earn College Credit Over Winter Break! Pick up a course at Howard Community College Winter session runs January 2-28, 2019. Register now! howardcc.edu Attention, Health Care & IT Professionals Health Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals A Training Program Designed in Collaboration with the Howard Tech Council and the Howard County Economic Development Authority If you are currently working in the health care field or in the information technology field seeking a ca - reer in health information technology (IT) and have limited or no knowledge of Health IT, then you don't want to miss this new opportunity to join a growing career path! The U.S. Department of Labor expects over 2.3 million new health care jobs and over 546,000 new technology jobs by 2026. With the Health IT Funda - mentals training, you can be prepared for new op- portunities in Health IT. Individuals working in the Health IT field help support the use of technology in the health care setting. Specific responsibilities vary by position and may include installing and maintain - ing electronic health record systems, working as part of an internal IT team, performing data analytics, developing new Health IT innovations, or providing technical support to employees throughout a health care facility. This hybrid course will provide a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and fundamentals of Health IT. It is expected that you have either an un - derstanding of health care operations and standard practices, or experience in the information technol- ogy field and hold either an associate or bachelor's degree in a technology or health discipline. Topics will cover key Health IT concepts, how technology in- novation is driving change, what skill-sets are in high demand, problem solving in a healthcare setting, and preparation for attaining a Health IT certification. The class will also include hands-on practice using key health technology including electronic health record systems, information security solutions and data analytics products. You will be provided with a foundation in Health IT that includes health care IT operations, Health IT risk, data analytics, and Health IT innovation. The course will set the stage for career opportunities in health technology including the op - portunity to participate in internship and externships. Prerequisites: Associate or bachelor's degree. Classes will be held at Howard Community College Gateway Campus one evening per week and four Saturdays. This hybrid course is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction beginning Mon, 6pm-9:15pm, Jan 29-May 4, and Saturday 9am-12:15pm, Feb 23; Mar 30; Apr 27 & May 4. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! If you are interested in this training, you must submit an application by January 4, 2019. For more information, please contact Marilyn Estes, mestes@howardcc.edu or call 443-518-4977. This course is supported by the Maryland EARN program and is provided at a reduced rate for a limited number of students.