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Healthcare Information Technology Program

Become a Certified Healthcare IT Specialist in 5 Months or Less

Launch your career at the intersection of healthcare and technology with Ascend Skills’ Healthcare Information Technology program. Through interactive online courses and hands-on system simulations, you’ll learn to manage electronic health records (EHR), support clinical software, and ensure secure, efficient data exchange across healthcare systems.

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Quick Facts

Program Length:
5 months or less

Format: 
Fully online with virtual labs and interactive EHR simulations

Certification:
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
— Issued by: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Career Services:
Resume building, job placement support, and mock interviews

Support:
Weekly instructor-led sessions and on-demand coaching

Career Pathways:

Health Information Technician, EHR Support Specialist, Medical Office IT Assistant, Clinical Systems Coordinator, Patient Data Analyst

*Ascend Skills prepares students for entry-level careers but does not guarantee employment or career advancement

What You’ll Learn

Electronic health record (EHR) management and HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology and healthcare workflow systems

IT fundamentals including hardware, software, and network basics

Data security and privacy in healthcare environments

Troubleshooting and support for clinical applications

Interpersonal communication and customer service in healthcare settings

Why Choose Ascend Skills?

  • Flexible Schedule: Learn anytime, anywhere — at your pace
  • Weekly Instructor-Led Virtual Classes: Participate in engaging, live virtual classes each week, where you can ask questions and interact with instructors and peers.
  • Affordable Tuition: Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
  • Career Services: Dedicated support to help you land your first healthcare job
  • Expert Instructors: Learn from professionals with real-world healthcare experience

Your Career Starts Here

Healthcare Information Technicians are crucial to healthcare teams. If you’re ready to make a difference — without spending years in school — Ascend Skills can help you get there.

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Apply today or schedule a free consultation with one of our enrollment advisors. Your healthcare career is just months away.

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