Healthcare Programmer
Career Overview
Healthcare Programmers work in the development and maintenance of healthcare related software systems. Programmers have the knowledge of programming architectures and languages, an understanding of healthcare ethics and privacy, operations in a healthcare environment, and the ability to communicate healthcare and technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Length & Cost of Training
This 312-hour program prepares the student with the skills needed to successfully work in a medical office, pharmacy, hospital, or other clinical setting. Students can expect to complete the program in approximately two semesters by attending day, evening or online classes on a full-time basis or within one year on a part-time basis. The tuition cost is $2,223, not including books.
Prerequisites
- Documentation or assessment of entry-level academic skills in reading, writing, and math or previous college coursework
- Basics of Programming and basic computer knowledge
- Ability to write code
Coursework
| Class | Hours |
|---|---|
| Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) | 64 |
| Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals (PBHL 1001) | 16 |
| Computers in Health Care (MRMT 1011) | 32 |
| Electronic Medical Records (HITT 1091) | 16 |
| Java Programming (ITSE 1042) | 40 |
| SQL (ITSE 1042) | 40 |
| C# (ITSE 1042) | 24 |
| Fundamental of Information Security (ITSY 1000) | 48 |
| Total | 312 |
| Optional Courses to Specialize in a Field of Study | Hours |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy: | |
| Introduction to Pharmacy (PHRA 1001) | 64 |
| Computerized Drug Delivery (PHRA 1006) | 48 |
| Pharmacology (HPRS 2000) | 48 |
| Clinical Information Systems: | |
| Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) | 48 |
| Pharmacology (HPRS 2000) | 48 |
| Medical Office Systems: | |
| Principles of Accounting (ACNT 1025) | 48 |
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Spring 2010