Healthcare Informatics Specialist

Healthcare informatics specialists enjoy rewarding careers as part of the behind-the-scenes healthcare team in hospitals. They play a vital role in designing, developing and accessing ways to collect, share, standardize and integrate data and information systems. Graduates earning the Healthcare Informatics Specialist certificate may be eligible to take the AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) exam and seek employment with a hospital, outpatient surgery center, clinic, physician’s office or government agency. Some can even work from home.

Home Health Aide

Home health aides enter private residences to support patients’ needs including observation, record keeping, nutrition, household management, safety and maintenance of daily living activities. They are an essential part of the healthcare team that assists patients in regaining their independence. This course is designed for Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.s) who wish to expand their skills and credentials.

Medical Assisting

Medical assistants enjoy rewarding careers in one of the fastest-growing healthcare careers. Under the direction of a physician, they take and record vital signs and medical histories, prepare patients for examination, draw blood, administer medications and injections, perform minor surgery, schedule appointments, maintain medical records, and assist with billing and coding. Upon completion of the program, students seek American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) national certification, and employment in a physician’s office, clinic or other healthcare facility.

Medical Coder/Biller

Medical coder/billers are part of the behind-the-scenes healthcare team trained to process health insurance claims for hospitals, clinics or physicians’ offices. Typical duties include reading charts to determine medical history and establishing medical codes for healthcare providers and insurance companies. Graduates earning the Medical Coder/Biller certificate are able to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exams, and seek employment with a hospital, outpatient surgery center, clinic, physician’s office or government agency. Some can even work from home.