Workforce Education & Training
Approximately 50,000 qualified health IT workers will be needed to meet the needs of hospitals and health care providers as they adopt electronic health records and connect to health information exchanges. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Education, and independent studies estimate a workforce shortfall over the next five years. Find out how you can be a part of this important workforce.
Health IT Educational Opportunities in Iowa
Attachment: View attached PDFA summary of the health IT educational programs now available in Iowa.
Health IT Workforce Skills for the 21st Century
Attachment: View attached PDFSeveral educational opportunities have been created across Iowa to provide training to address the needs of Iowa’s changing Health IT environment. Trainees can choose from several tracks, each designed to match the learner’s needs and provide flexibility.
DMACC's 6-Month Certificate Program Website
Attachment: View attached PDFLink: https://go.dmacc.edu/conteddesc/hit/Pages/welcome.aspx
DMACC, as part of the Midwest Community College Health Information Technology Consortium, is addressing a pressing need in the job market and health care marketplace – the training of people to work in the growing field of health IT.
Kirkwood Community College's 6-Month HIT Program
Link: http://www.kirkwood.edu/hitconsortiumKirkwood Community College is a member of the Midwest Community College Health Information Technology Consortium, providing training in six work force roles to support electronic health records implementation across 10 Midwest states through campus-based training, distance learning and connections with employer partners.