Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This comprehensive 15-week course explores the fundamentals of IT support, with an in-depth focus on healthcare information technology. The curriculum encompasses computer hardware, networking, operating systems, cybersecurity, and specialized healthcare IT systems, as well as compliance requirements. The entry-level course is designed for individuals seeking to launch a career specifically in healthcare IT. Through a range of interactive labs, engaging lectures, and asynchronous homework, individuals will learn to design, configure, and troubleshoot various systems, master both wired and wireless technologies, and gain hands-on experience with healthcare-specific applications, data standards, and regulatory frameworks. As part of the course, learners will prepare for and take the CompTIA A+ Certification exam while developing specialized knowledge in healthcare IT support. Upon successful course completion, learners will be equipped to pursue entry-level hospital IT roles such as Healthcare IT Support Specialist, Clinical Systems Support Technician, or Healthcare Help Desk Analyst, and will have foundational knowledge aligned with HIMSS and AHIMA certification pathways.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
15
Hours
412
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
300 E 39th Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Local WIB
3 - Workforce Partnership
Name of Credential
CompTIA - A+ Core Series
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Per Scholas offers all courses to our learners at no fee to the learners. This means that although our courses do have an associated tuition the learner never has to pay for the courses they attend. Outside of the fee-free model offered to our learners, our learners are eligible for WIOA and Veteran benefits funding in states where Per Scholas is approved.
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$325.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$344.00
In-State Tuition
$9,684.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,684.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$10,353.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$10,353.00
