Program Description
This semester, NeHC will convene a new program focused on careers in the world of health information technology. Understanding that breaking into the industry may be daunting, NeHC will convene speakers with specific insights into the types of skills and experiences needed to be successful in the HIT workforce, and will provide examples of various career opportunities in HIT. This class was developed in response to a specific need expressed by attendees of NeHC University’s HIT Orientation program.
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Careers in Health IT: Inside ONC's Workforce Development Program
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Date: Wednesday, July 11 1:00PM ET-2:30PM ET
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Faculty:
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Health IT Education and Career Opportunities
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Date: Monday, October 1 1:00PM ET-2:30PM ET
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Faculty:
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Charles Friedman, Ph.D, Director, Health Informatics Program, Schools of Information and Public Health, University of Michigan
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Leanne Field, Director, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science and Health Information Technology Programs, University of Texas at Austin
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Sid Voorakkara, Former Program Leader, The California Endowment
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Positioning for a Job in Health IT
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Date: Tuesday, October 30 1:00PM ET-2:30PM ET
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Faculty:
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Patricia Abbott, Co-Director of the PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Nursing Knowledge, Information Management & Sharing, Johns Hopkins University
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Dr. Susan Fenton, Assistant Professor, Health Information Management, Texas State University
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Dr. Diane Kneeland, Program Coordinator, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science and Health Information Technology Programs, University of Texas at Austin
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