December 20, 2011

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  
This semester, NeHC convened a new program focused on careers in the world of health information technology. Understanding that breaking into the industry may be daunting, NeHC brings together 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. 

FACULTY:

Norma Morganti, Executive Director
Midwest Community College Health Information Technology (HIT) Consortium

Tammy McNeil, RHIA, CPHIT, CPEHR, HIT Clinical Advisor
Wide River Technology Extension Center (TEC) 

Todd Searls, Director of REC Operations
Wide River Technology Extension Center (TEC)

Charles Friedman, Ph.D, Director, Health Informatics Program
Schools of Information and Public Health, University of Michigan

COURSE MATERIALS:

• Presentation Slides
• Transcript
• Access Recorded Webinar

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

• AHIMA - HICareers
• Midwest Community College Consortium Interactive Outreach Program
• Healthcare IT News - health IT leads new job markets in the making
• Health IT Buzz Blog - Helping Students Launch Health Information Technology Careers: A Look at the Oregon Health & Science University-Based Training Program
• Oregon Health and Science University
• University of Michigan School of Public Health
• Healthcare IT News - 6 New HIT positions in 2012
• Healthcare IT News - 6 most in-demand skills for HIT professionals in 2012
• ONC Community College Consortia
• National Association of Community Health Centers