Health Information Technology (HIT)
certificate training program
A Partnership Between SUNY Jefferson Community College Continuing Education Division
And Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization
Presenters:
Pat Fontana, Jr. HIT Implementation Assistant Whitney Snyder, Jefferson Community College Community
Services Coordinator and HIT Coordinator
Pat Fontana
•Primary Instructor for the HIT Cohort •Computer Science
•Health Information Technology •Networking
•Other Professional Instructors •Healthcare
•Medical Terminology •Project Management •Professional Guest Speakers
Pat Fontana
•Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/Education •Syracuse University
•Master’s Degree in Theology •Holy Apostles College
•Certification in Health Information Technology •Weill Cornell Medical College
Pat Fontana
•Professional Experience •Teaching
• Mathematics, Computer Science, Technology, Theology
• Professional Development
•Google Apps for Education •Web Page Design
•Computer Animation using Adobe Flash •Using MS Excel in Mathematics Education •Network Administrator
•Health Information Implementation Specialist at FDRHPO
Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology (HIT) makes it possible for health care providers to better manage patient care through secure use and sharing of health information. HIT includes the use of electronic health records (EHRs) instead of paper medical records to maintain people's health information. What constitutes a health IT professional?
A health IT professional is someone who is qualified to support the adoption and implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), information exchange across health care providers and public health authorities, and the redesign of workflows within health care settings to gain the quality and efficiency benefits of EHRs.
By the Numbers…
•As an increasing amount of physician practices and hospitals move toward the EHR system, a growing amount of qualified HIT professionals are needed to assist hospitals and physicians as they move to adopt EHRs.
•In general, the United States expects a shortfall of 50,000 qualified HIT workers in the next five years
By the Numbers…
By the Numbers…
Working in HIT
•Future of HIT in northern New York
•New field that will be needed as long as people need healthcare. •HPSA short staffed
•The future of HIT is promising
•Why are we holding a cohort in northern New York? •Because it is the perfect time
• ONC incentives. Qualified workers are needed •Why you need a certificate?
The Roles
•Implementation Support Specialist
•Networking, EHRs, HIE, Standards, Healthcare Terminology •Technical/Software Support Staff
•Additional Customer Service Component •Implementation Manager
•Project Management, Workflow Processes, Leadership, Culture
Whitney Snyder
•HIT Coordinator
•Your point of contact throughout the program •Coordinate logistics of the cohort •Help you through the application process •In-house assistance
•Put you in contact with your mentor
What the program encompasses
•The HIT certificate training program at Jefferson Community College is a six month course that will enable the candidate to attain HIT certificates in two HIT Roles and attain working knowledge of many facets of HIT.
•The ONC classified HIT certificate roles span the skills needed for managing health information and EHRs even if your company does not have an HIT department.
Program specifics
•Developed for those with HIT, IT and/or health care backgrounds
•Instruction is 8 hours each week plus an online learning component
•Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. •USB drive preloaded with information •No textbooks
•Need a cohort of at least 10, have seats for 22 •No laptops needed in classroom
•No prerequisites
•8 hours each week plus online component •Taught at JCC in a classroom with a live instructor
•Laptops in the classroom •Using actual EHR software •Curriculum based on the ONC model •Students assigned to a mentor •No real “grade” given during program
Curriculum delivery
The Exam
•Two certificate tests included in the tuition cost (third can be purchased separately)
•First exam will be Implementation Manager •Second exam can be either Implementation Support
Specialist OR Technical Software Support Staff •Third exam can be purchased by student separately •Student responsible for scheduling and taking their own exam •The certification is a National certification based on ONC
Time Frame
•Program begins January 11, 2013 •Ends June 28, 2013
•Take first exam March 2013
•Second exam between June and August 2013
Requirements for Success
•In order to be successful, students are required to have:
Out of class:
•Access to a computer and the Internet for the approximate 20-30 online learning class hours •An email account
•The ability to print. In class
•Ability to understand and work in a health care environment with computers and technology and apply concepts learned in real-world situations
•Attend Friday class sessions
Tuition
•Per person, tuition is $1,275
•Discounted through a one-time grant from ONC •MyCAA may apply if you are a military spouse
•If unemployed, talk to the WIB about tuition assistance through Individual Training accounts
•Due January 4, 2013
Application
•Available after the information session
•Must return completed application by 5:00 p.m., Friday November 9, 2012
Added Benefits
•Support network (students) •Mentorship (FDRHPO) •Tips for Success Handbook
Worried about Fridays?
•Talk to FDRHPO
•FDRHPO is a resource that can help explain the benefits of the HIT certificate training program to employers if you are worried that taking every Friday off might be a stretch for you and your organization
